IT systems administrator Management of the IT office.  Installation and configuration of servers.  Supervision of digital systems.  Implement network protection systems  updating computer systems. Network Administrator. Monitoring networks for security breaches, investing violations as occurs.  Developing and supporting organizational security standards, best practices, preventative measures, and disaster recovery plans.  Conducting penetration tests (simulating cyberattacks to find vulnerabilities before others can find them).  Reporting on security breaches to users, as necessary, and to upper management.  Implementing and updating software to protect information.  Staying up-to-date on IT security trends and information.  Recommending security enhancements to management and C-suite executives. Skills Needed by Security Administrators CCNA 200-301, CCNP ENCOR 350-401, SCOR 350-701, MCSE 70-414 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure, NSE_1_2 Certification Network Security Associate (Fortinet).