Network Admin Resources Needed

Hey guys,

I have a 5-page, MLA style essay on a prospective job of mine: a Network Administrator. The rough draft is due tomorrow; any resources would we helpful, especially with several Network Admins already in our midst.

Here are some basic pieces of information I need to provide:

-Job Description (a given)
-Education Level Required (e.g. a BA, BS, etc.)
-Types of Courses recommended in college
-Entry level position- salary and job description (e.g. Jr. Network Admin)
-Top level position- salary and job description
-Intristic values of the job (what joys do you get from being an Admin?)
-Extristic values of the job (physical rewards, e.g. good pay, etc)
-Would you call being a Network Administrator simply a job or a profession?

Some of the questions might be ambiguous, and at this point anything will do. Thanks in advance for those who can help.

-ST8K

-Job Description (a given)
A:
Summary:
Provide administrative support to the Windows systems and network infrastructure in {location} for {company}; contribute to network and systems projects; provide assistance and leadership in transition of services from network group to desktop group; provide technical assistance and leadership to desktop group; will work closely with the desktop support and helpdesk groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. *Administer Windows NT domains and server systems which includes (but not limited to):
a) Troubleshooting and repairing both hardware and software issues
b) Installing and upgrading hardware and software
c) Regular maintenance
d) Monitoring and reporting
2. *Provide LAN network troubleshooting for Richfield facility which includes (but not limited to):
a) Troubleshooting and repairing issues
b) Installing and upgrading hardware and software
c) Regular maintenance
d) Monitoring and reporting
e) Maintaining documentation
3. *Provide research and implementation of new technologies/services in network systems group
4. *Provide leadership in transition of technologies/services from network systems group to desktop group
5. *Provide assistance with planning of web architectures and initiatives
6. *Provide technical assistance to desktop group
7. *Participate in, evaluate, and make LAN/network/PC tool recommendations
8. *Administer Microsoft Exchange environment
9. *Perform physical network debugging (i.e., cable breaks, cable anomalies) using network analysis tools.
10. *Maintain activity logs.
11. Assist manager to attain departmental and company goals.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
1. Strong understanding of hardware and software issues on the PC and network.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience in PC hardware and software which includes (but not limited to):
a) troubleshooting/diagnosing
b) installing and designing solutions.
3. Knowledge in technologies:
a) PC hardware and software
b) Windows 95/98 NT Workstation
c) Desktop/office-type software applications (i.e.; MS Office, Visio, etc)
d) TCP/IP networking
4. Ability to work with a variety of people and personalities
5. Strong communication
6. Need to be a self-starter
7. Eagerness to learn new technologies
8. Ability to lift 60 pounds


-Education Level Required (e.g. a BA, BS, etc.)
A: Bachelors degree or equivelent work experience

-Types of Courses recommended in college
A: Programming, electrical engineering, communication (people type), math, basic business

-Entry level position- salary and job description (e.g. Jr. Network Admin)
A: Couple options: LAN Administrator I, Network Administrator I

-Top level position- salary and job description
A: LAN Administrator III, Network Administrator III, Senior Network Administrator

-Intristic values of the job (what joys do you get from being an Admin?)
A: Problem solving; meeting customer needs; working with new technologies; building new systems (not servers necessarily but new systems); developing and implementing new standards

-Would you call being a Network Administrator simply a job or a profession?
A: Profession.


Good luck with the paper/essay.