Job Description of a Network Communications Specialist
A network communications specialist works with network systems within a company or organization. A network communications specialist is also known as a network systems and data communication analyst.
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Roles
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a network communications specialist researches, analyzes, tests and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet and other systems.
National Salary
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According to the BLS May 2008 Wage and Employment data, network systems and data communications analysts earned a national median salary of $71,100. The national median salary ranged from $41,660 to $110,920.
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Industry
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The BLS May 2008 data states that the industry that employed the highest number of network systems and data communication analysts was the "Computer Systems Design and Related Services" industry, which offered an average salary of $75,920. The industry that offered the highest pay was the "Support Activities for Mining" industry with an average salary of $97,970.
Environment
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According to the BLS, employees work in a well lit and comfortable office, computer laboratory or remote location. Most employees work a typical 40-hour work week.
Education
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Most employers seek a bachelor's degree, says the BLS. An example of a bachelor's degree for a career as a network communications specialist is a degree in management information systems (MIS).
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