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Computer Network Technician

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:38 am

A Computer Network Technician is an information technology professional engaged in various businesses to build and troubleshoot computer networks. These individuals focus on setup, repair, and troubleshooting of both hardware and software products that are incorporated in a business s operations.

Other common and related job titles used to describe computer network technician includes the following:

  • Computer network administrator / controller / operator / technician
  • LAN (local area network) administrator / controller / operator / technician
  • Network administrator / controller / operator / technician
  • system administrator
  • Wide area network (WAN) administrator / controller / operator / technician

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