INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Systems Administrator
A network and computer systems administrator's greatest contribution is maintaining an organization's work flow and keeping its lines of communication open.
Salary Range Potential:
$65,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Computer Proficiency, Software Development
Types of Employers:
Legal And Medical Offices, Schools, Government Agencies, Private Enterprises, Financial Companies
Job Description
Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of an organization's computer networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
Training Opportunities
The Cybersecurity Technology option provides students with current knowledge and skills to protect critical cyber infrastructure and assets. Students will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, solve problems and employ cyber prevention and mitigation techniques, as well as have a focus on forensics and ethical hacking. Employment opportunities are available in different careers such as: security analyst, network security analyst, network security architect, physical security specialist/technician and many more.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.
Length of Program:30 hour Career Certificate | 45 hour Technical Certificate | 60 hour Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.
Skills NeededCritical Thinking, Active Listening, Computer Proficiency, Software Development,
East Central Community College
Decatur
ContactThomas Fortenbury601-635-6254tfortenberry@eccc.edu
Robert Hebert601-635-6388rhebert@eccc.edu
The curriculum is designed to give each student a broad overview of information systems, exposure to career options available within the field and a concentration of skills in a specific area
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must apply and be accepted to Northwest Community College.
Length of Program:Career or Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must apply and be accepted to Northwest Community College.
Skills NeededCritical Thinking, Active Listening, Computer Proficiency, Software Development,
The curriculum is designed to give each student a broad overview of information systems, exposure to career options available within the field and a concentration of skills in a specific area
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must apply and be accepted to Northwest Community College.
Length of Program:Career or Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must apply and be accepted to Northwest Community College.
Skills NeededCritical Thinking, Active Listening, Computer Proficiency, Software Development,
