Web Administrators
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
- Tasks
- 35 tasks34 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Computer & MathematicalOne of its 38 occupations
- Code
- 15-1299.01SOC 2018: 15-1299
What the work is made of
34 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.Core taskTask 14734Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 2. Identify or document backup or recovery plans.Core taskTask 14741Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 3. Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.Core taskTask 14731Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 4. Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.Core taskTask 14758Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 5. Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.Core taskTask 14748Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 6. Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.Core taskTask 14732Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 7. Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.Core taskTask 14740Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 8. Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.Core taskTask 14735Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 9. Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.Core taskTask 14737Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 10. Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.Core taskTask 14750Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 11. Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites' effectiveness or usability.Core taskTask 14756Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 12. Document application and Web site changes or change procedures.Core taskTask 14753Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 13. Track, compile, and analyze Web site usage data.Core taskTask 14749Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 14. Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.Core taskTask 14738Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 15. Recommend Web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.Core taskTask 14751Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 16. Review or update Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.Core taskTask 14733Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 17. 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.Core taskTask 14743Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 18. Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.Core taskTask 14744Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 19. Set up or maintain monitoring tools on Web servers or Web sites.Core taskTask 14762Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 20. Monitor Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.Core taskTask 14739Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 21. Develop or document style guidelines for Web site content.Core taskTask 14759Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 22. Develop Web site performance metrics.Core taskTask 14745Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 23. Collaborate with Web developers to create and operate internal and external Web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.Core taskTask 14742Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 24. Identify or address interoperability requirements.Core taskTask 14746Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 25. Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.Core taskTask 14754Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 26. Check and analyze operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance.Core taskTask 14761Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 27. Provide training or technical assistance in Web site implementation or use.Core taskTask 14755Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 28. Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.Core taskTask 14764Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 29. Inform Web site users of problems, problem resolutions, or application changes and updates.Core taskTask 14752Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 30. Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.Core taskTask 14747Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 31. Develop testing routines and procedures.Core taskTask 14763Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 32. Test new software packages for use in Web operations or other applications.Core taskTask 14765Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 33. Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.Core taskTask 14760Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 34. Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.Core taskTask 14757Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
- Task 35. Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.Supplemental taskTask 14736Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 15-1299
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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