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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