Web Administrators

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In this job you will...

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