Details Report

Partially updated 2006

Details Report for:
15-1099.05 - Web Administrators

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

This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.

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Tasks | Education | Wages & Employment

Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Administer internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers.
Collaborate with web developers to create and operate internal and external web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
Install or configure web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, secure, and that files are named properly.
Develop web site performance metrics.
Set up or maintain monitoring tools on web servers or web sites.
Check and analyze operating system or application logfiles regularly to verify proper system performance.
Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites' effectiveness or usability.
Develop testing routines and procedures.
Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.
Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.
Track, compile, and analyze web site usage data.
Recommend web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.
Identify or address interoperability requirements.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing web site revision.
Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
Implement web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
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.
Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
Document application and web site changes or change procedures.
Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
Test new software packages for use in web operations or other applications.
Inform web site users of problems, problem resolutions or application changes and updates.
Monitor web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Develop or document style guidelines for web site content.
Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.
Provide training or technical assistance in web site implementation or use.
Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
68	Bachelor's degree or higher
25	Some college
7	High school or less

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages data collected from Computer Specialists, All Other.
Employment data collected from Computer Specialists, All Other.

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2006)	$32.97 hourly, $68,570 annual

Employment (2006)	136,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Faster than average (14% to 20%)

Projected need (2006-2016)	57,000 additional employees

State & National