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Web Administrators

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.

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