Network administrator

A network administrator ensures the proper functioning of a company's servers and computer network . He must have a solid computer training and often combines his tasks with those of technician or micro analyst.

The network administrator is above all a qualified computer scientist , endowed with good technical skills. He must know how to both work independently and integrate into a team, understand its needs and provide a response, often in an emergency and without losing his temper when faced with the problems encountered. He is in constant technological watch and must know how to adapt to the rapid evolution of machines and software is computer engineering hard.

A versatile network administrator

Sylvain Fontaine is a developer and network administrator, he now manages the servers and networks of a Parisian web agency organized around two activities: website design and online newspaper publishing. Its role: to manage the daily operation of the company's servers (development servers, Internet, video, databases, mail) as well as the company's computer network .

“In theory, I am not supposed to manage the microcomputer park, that is to say the workstations of the employees. However, in small businesses these tasks are often linked and you have to be versatile. We cannot confine ourselves to network administration. For example, I sometimes get involved in development, be in touch with clients in the absence of project managers, do studies on the evolution of sites, advise developers ... "

Network security and optimization

A network administrator takes care above all of the security of the existing one, that is to say that he performs regular backups of the data generated by the servers, ensures maintenance and resolves the technical problems which occasionally block the work teams. .

The administrator must also secure his configurations vis-à-vis the outside world (viruses and computer criminals) and know how to choose the appropriate software .

Finally, it must optimize what already exists, always looking for possible improvements.