Server Administrator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving the design, construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of servers.
Description
Server administrators handle the design, construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers. Their duties cover a wide range including hardware setup, OS installation, middleware and application configuration, network setup, security hardening, backup and restore operations, patch application, performance tuning, log analysis, and troubleshooting, all to ensure stable system operation. They are increasingly involved in cloud environments, container platforms, and the implementation of automation tools.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud services and container technologies, demand is increasing for cloud-native infrastructure construction and operations skills in addition to on-premises operations. As operations automation advances with AI and automation tools, there is a shift toward the importance of advanced design and architecture building skills.
Personality Traits
High Attention to Detail / Patient / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-Call / On-site Work / Remote / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Server Administrator → Server Administrator → Senior Server Administrator → Infrastructure Engineering Leader → IT Infrastructure Architect → IT Manager
Required Skills
Backup and Restore / Monitoring Tool Operations / Network Fundamentals / Scripting Languages / Server Management / Virtualization Technology
Recommended Skills
Cloud Platform Operations / Container Technology / English Document Reading / Infrastructure as Code / Operations Automation Tools / Security Measures (IDS/IPS/WAF)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changes in technical environments and operational requirements. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Configuration errors or missed steps can lead to system failures. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and coordination for troubleshooting and maintenance are crucial. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to quickly identify and resolve the root cause of system issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress due to emergency responses and shift work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Focuses more on stable operation of existing systems rather than new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Less emphasis on advanced mathematical processing; quantitative analysis is not extensive. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
- CompTIA Server+
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
- LPIC-1
Aliases
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Server Administrator
- System Administrator
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