Network and Computer Systems Administrators

O*NET-SOC code: 15-1244.00

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.337
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
Source dataset (CSV download)
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.53–0.57· 2 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group

ISCO-08 2522Systems Aministrators0.57
ISCO-08 3514Web Technicians0.53

Task-level exposure

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20 rated tasks · 18 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (90.0%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.

Source: OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release: gh-main-0471612
License: MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupation 15-1142.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk

Task (O*NET 20.1)	Claude.aiRaw / share %	APIRaw / share %
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. 15-1142.00	2.450497.0	1.359695.7
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. 15-1142.00	0.03061.2	0.01431.0
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. 15-1142.00	0.01000.4	0.00220.2
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system. 15-1142.00	0.00930.4	0.00350.2
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. 15-1142.00	0.00740.3	0.01441.0
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. 15-1142.00	0.00580.2	0.00470.3
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies. 15-1142.00	0.00560.2	—0
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. 15-1142.00	0.00470.2	0.01431.0
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. 15-1142.00	0.00200.1	—0
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.	—0	0.00470.3
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.	—0	0.00320.2
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Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task (O*NET 27.2)	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. O*NET Task ID 1317	1.0
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. O*NET Task ID 1318	1.0
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use. O*NET Task ID 1320	1.0
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. O*NET Task ID 1321	1.0
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. O*NET Task ID 1322	1.0
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. O*NET Task ID 1323	1.0
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement. O*NET Task ID 1329	1.0
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records. O*NET Task ID 1330	1.0
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. O*NET Task ID 15205	1.0
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. O*NET Task ID 15206	1.0
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. O*NET Task ID 1319	0.5
Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems. O*NET Task ID 1324	0.5
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future. O*NET Task ID 1325	0.5
Train people in computer system use. O*NET Task ID 1326	0.5
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. O*NET Task ID 1328	0.5
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases. O*NET Task ID 1333	0.5
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies. O*NET Task ID 15207	0.5
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system. O*NET Task ID 15208	0.5
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β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (20)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)	Type
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.	Core
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.	Core
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.	Core
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.	Core
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.	Core
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.	Core
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.	Core
Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.	Core
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.	Core
Train people in computer system use.	Core
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.	Core
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.	Core
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.	Core
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.	Core
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.	Core
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.	Core
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.	Core
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.	Core
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.	Supplemental
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.	Supplemental

Anthropic, "What work can robots do?"2026-09

0.04/ 3· Robot exposure index

0 none3 unstructured settings

Scale, basis and source

Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time

Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks

Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.

Source dataset

The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.

Tier of each physical task

Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)

E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site

Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.

Task (O*NET 29.3)	Robot environment tier
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.	E1 purpose-built robot settings
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.	E0 none
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.	E1 purpose-built robot settings

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025: 324K
Projected employment, 2035: 310K
Change (2025–35): -4.1%
Median annual wage, 2025: $99,130
Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO code	KSCO title	Relation	Status
22510	정보 시스템 운영자	Same scope	confirmed
22124	통신망 운영 기술자 및 연구원	Related, not a match	confirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

ISCO-08 2522Systems Aministrators
ISCO-08 3514Web Technicians

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

ICT network administratorESCO 2522.1.1This occupation is broader
ICT network administrators maintain operation of a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network, including LAN, WAN, intranet, and internet. They perform network address assignment, management and implementation of routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, BGP, routing table configurations and certain implementations of authentication. They perform maintenance and administration of servers (file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems), desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, IP communications, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches as well as a vast array of additional technologies inclusive of both hardware and software.
ICT system administratorESCO 2522.1This occupation is broader
ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
ICT network engineerESCO 2523.3Overlapping, not the same
ICT network engineers implement, maintain and support computer networks. They also perform network modelling, analysis, and planning. They may also design network and computer security measures. They may research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME code	ROME title (French)	Relation
M1801	Administrateur / Administratrice de systèmes d'information (SI)	Same scopeprovisional
M1826	Ingénieur / Ingénieure supervision IT Datacenter	This occupation is broader
M1869	Gestionnaire de parc informatique	This occupation is broader
M1843	Administrateur / Administratrice de serveurs	This occupation is broaderprovisional
M1849	Administrateur / Administratrice de messagerie	This occupation is broaderprovisional
M1876	Technicien / Technicienne Cloud	This occupation is broaderprovisional
K1732	Spécialiste des systèmes de communication opérationnels	Related, not a match
M1807	Spécialiste outils, systèmes d'exploitation, réseaux et télécoms	Related, not a match
M1871	Gestionnaire d'applications système d'information	Related, not a match
M1884	Ingénieur / Ingénieure systèmes, réseaux et sécurité informatique	Related, not a match
I1405	Administrateur / Administratrice bureautique	Related, not a matchprovisional
M1830	Administrateur / Administratrice réseaux - télécoms	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 code	CNO-11 title (Spanish)	Relation
2722	Administradores de sistemas y redes	Same scope
2723	Analistas de redes informáticas	Related, not a match
3813	Técnicos en redes	Related, not a match

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB code	KldB title (German)	Relation
43343	Berufe in der IT-Systemadministration - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten	Same scope
43333	Berufe in der IT-Organisation - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO code	JSCO title (Japanese)	Relation
105	システム運用管理者	This occupation is narrowerprovisional
106	通信ネットワーク技術者	Related, not a matchprovisional
313	電子計算機オペレーター（パーソナルコンピュータを除く）	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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