Automation index
Can AI do a System administrator’s job?
Keeps servers, identities and day-to-day systems up.
It does not measure how many roles are at risk.
IS WORK OVER?
System administrator
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#91 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Train people in computer system use.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
34% | 28% | +9.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 15-1244.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2522