1. Maintaining computer networks including mainframes, VPNs, routers and other physical hardware

2. Installing and configuring network equipment

3. Creating firewalls and updating virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected.

4. Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for all systems

5. Troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management

6. Implementing disaster recovery procedures

7. Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems"