Web Administrators

What the job really is

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

At a glance

• Sector: Computer & Mathematical
• O*NET-SOC code: 15-1299
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
• Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
• Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
• Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
• Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
• Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
• Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
• Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
• Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
• Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
• Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites' effectiveness or usability.
• Document application and Web site changes or change procedures.

Tools and technology

AJAX, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Tomcat, Apple Safari, Cascading style sheets CSS, Content management systems CMS, Drupal

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Web and Digital Interface Designers
• Web Developers
• Database Administrators
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Software Developers
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Computer Systems Analysts

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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