According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel. | 95% |
| Identify or document backup or recovery plans. | 92% |
| Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery. | 91% |
| Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security. | 89% |
| Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution. | 89% |
| Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems. | 86% |
| Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service. | 85% |
| Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption. | 83% |
| Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues. | 83% |
| Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites' effectiveness or usability. | 81% |
| Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications. | 81% |
| Track, compile, and analyze Web site usage data. | 80% |
| Document application and Web site changes or change procedures. | 80% |
| Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems. | 78% |
| Recommend Web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations. | 78% |
| 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. | 77% |
| Review or update Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools. | 77% |
| Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems. | 77% |
| Set up or maintain monitoring tools on Web servers or Web sites. | 76% |
| Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers. | 76% |
| Develop or document style guidelines for Web site content. | 75% |
| Monitor Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. | 75% |
| Develop Web site performance metrics. | 74% |
| Identify or address interoperability requirements. | 74% |
| Collaborate with Web developers to create and operate internal and external Web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns. | 74% |
| Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision. | 73% |
| Check and analyze operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance. | 72% |
| Provide training or technical assistance in Web site implementation or use. | 72% |
| Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness. | 71% |
| Inform Web site users of problems, problem resolutions, or application changes and updates. | 71% |
| Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition. | 70% |
| Develop testing routines and procedures. | 69% |
| Test new software packages for use in Web operations or other applications. | 66% |
| Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation. | 64% |
| Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software. | 62% |
