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Can AI do the work of a Systems administrator?
A playbook and a disk graph come earlier. Bringing a server up at 4 a.m. and talking to the user do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Systems administrator
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#68 / 103
View rankingSystems administrator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Automate accounts, backups and patches.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Document, inventory and alerts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Incidents, outages and on-call.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Install, cable and touch hardware.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Permissions, security and difficult users.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Decide what patches and what waits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Automate accounts, backups and patches
- Document, inventory and alerts
- Incidents, outages and on-call
- Install, cable and touch hardware
- Permissions, security and difficult users
- Decide what patches and what waits
- sysadmin
- administrador de sistemas
- sistemas linux
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1244.00· ESCO/ISCO 2522
IS WORK OVER?
Cybersecurity analyst
32%
#25 / 103
View rankingCybersecurity analyst
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- computer forensics
- ICT network security risks
- ICT security standards
- cyber attack counter-measures
- query languages
- information confidentiality
- penetration testing tool
- manage IT security compliances
- gather data for forensic purposes
- provide ICT consulting advice
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2529