Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago network and computer systems administrators fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Computers and Electronics

  Knowledge

  4.9 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Systems Analysis

  Technical

  3.9 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  3.9 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  3.9 / 5

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Technical

  3.9 / 5

• Information Ordering

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

2. 02

   Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

3. 03

   Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

4. 04

   Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

5. 05

   Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.

6. 06

   Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.

7. 07

   Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

8. 08

   Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.