Computer network technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Coordinate access and use of computer networks. Install software. Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment. Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks. Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. Provide problem-solving services to network users. Implement data, software and hardware security procedures. Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet. Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.