Job Responsibilities
My responsibilities at JPMorgan chase are to operate their network
servers, and troubleshoot any LAN or router problems that might
occur during the day.
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Job Requirements
Must be certified in unix, and Novel. Visual C++ is a good
certification to obtain. Must have at least an associate degree to
achieve employment. To obtain the following, one must take
1.Computer Operating Systems
2.Unix
3.Windows NT
4.Advanced Unix
5.Advanced NT
6.Novell
7.Intro To Computers
8.Intor to Teleprocessing
9.Internship
Required Courses are:
1. ENG 101,102
2. Critical Thinking
3. Math 095,099, and Precalculus
4. Intro to Business
5. Accounting I,II
Certifications:
1.Unix
2.Novell
3.Oracle
4.Visual C++
5.Solaris
6.Linux
7.WIndows
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Uppers
The uppers in my are that I pretty much hang around the networking
area of the bank, and wait for assignments from my superiors. The
Benefits are great (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc). As a Network
administrator one has the opportunity to make their own hours, open their own
business, and be able to retire early.
An Administator can relocate himself or herself throughout the country and never
have to worry about being employed, due to the
excessive demand that there is regarding Network Administrators.
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Downers
The downers as a network administrator are few, but some. In a
corporation such as like the one I work for, you will need to be
able to trouble shoot problems at any time of the day. So in other
words, you must be available at any time of the day. You must also
be able to troubleshoot Network Problems in other branches of
The corporation. At the entry level, one must work very hard to
achieve promotion do to heavy competition in saturated market ares
such as big Cities like New York and Los Angeles
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Lifestyle
The Dress Code if applying to a major Corporation is like any other. You must be
professionally etired in a corporate setting (Suit,Tie,and Dressy Shoes. Be Well
Groomed). The hours vary,
because one will be able to work all hours of the day. Their isn't
a set amount of hours. Those who have established themselves in
a corporation for about Three to four years might be required to travel and
troubleshoot problems abroad. Their company events
such as Network Administration Seminars where affiliates can discuss progress
reports, and solutions to make network communications more efficient. The
Lifestyle of a Network
Administrator is good. You get home from work early most of the
time, and spend some time with your family. You get alot of
vacation time, and if you are a full time employee of a huge
corporation, you will receive company perts such as a company car
and all paid expense vacations to a destination of your choice.
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Compensation
My salary working at JPMorgan chase is around $68,000 a year.
I currently own 900 shares in JPMorgan Chase Common Stock, and
my 401(K) is currently at $72,000. I received a $5,000 bonus this
past christmas which brought up my yearly salary to $68,000. My
benefits included medical from Oxford insurance, Dental from
Metlife, and My 401(K)savings Plan.
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Advice to Jobseekers
My advice to those who are pursuing this field is to be well
prepaired for any Network Administration positions, associated
with reputable corporations. Get your foot in the door, before
you achieve your college degree in the field. Moving up the
ladder in any organization is easier when one is already
employed, then one who applies after college. I think the Outlook
for this occupation in the future will define vast growth in areas
where the demand is greatly needed such as the south west of the
country (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, California etc).
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