Analytical skills
Systems Administrators need analytical skills to evaluate system performance and determine the need for upgrades or changes.
Systems Administrators
Descriptions & Duties
- Systems Administrators provide system administration and support for the implementation and maintenance of information technology systems as well as the installation of computer hardware, software applications, network and database.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
Multitasking skills
Systems Administrators may have to work on many problems and tasks at the same time.
Computer skills
Systems Administrators oversee the connections of many different types of computer equipment and must ensure that they all work together properly.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degree in a field related to computer or information science
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Systems Administrators generally work in a typical office environment. They usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Cable accessories - Cable verifiers
- Computer tool kits
- Desktop computers
- Digital testers
- Hard disk arrays
- Interferometers - Optical spectrum analysers
- Mainframe computers
- Network analysers - Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analysers; Communications analysers; Synchronous optical network SONET analysers; T-Birds
- Network switches
- Server load balancer - Load balancers
