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5.2.2 Worksheet: Search NOS Jobs

Print and complete this worksheet.

In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or magazines to gather information
about network operating system certifications and jobs that require these certifications.
Instructor: Research network jobs in your local area.

1. Use the Internet to research three different network operating system certifications.
Based on your research, complete the table below.
Network Operating System (s) Certification(s) title Courses/Training
covered required for
Certification
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows MSCE, Microsoft Certified Series of 5 or more
2003 Systems Engineer Microsoft admin courses

Apple iOS, watchOS, tvOS BS or MS in CS, Excellent software

and MacOS EE, or related. design/programming
skills in C++
Solid understanding
of object-oriented
methodologies,
multi-threaded
programming and
operating systems
concepts
Experience with
digital audio
Strong debugging
skills
Experience working
with Bluetooth
accessories is a plus
Knowledge of
CoreAudio
Framework is helpful
as well.
5+ years of
experience working
with a large software
code base

Linux You are responsible 1 - 3 Years of Security Coding

for development, work experience Practices, Unix
support, maintenance Developer
and implementation Tools, Unix
of complex Application
components of a Debugging,
project module Unix System
Internals, Unix
Shell Scripting,
C Programming

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2. Use the Internet, a newspaper, or a magazine to find at least two network jobs available
in your area. Describe the network jobs and the required certifications needed for the
position.
The Microsoft Certified System Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and managing the
company's network and infrastructure, tying manufacturing in China with inventory and quality
control, warehousing in Phoenix, and distribution to major retailers nationwide. Challenging
management position for a team player experienced in developing and implementing supply
chain solutions using VPN and Citrix, bar coding, and interfacing with specialized accounting
software. Requires MCSE certification.

The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for building, documenting, maintaining, and
monitoring all production Linux Servers and Development Linux Workstations. This position
entails analyzing problems that are occurring in the network, monitoring basic server functions
and performing normal day-to-day monitoring. The Linux Systems Administrator is also
responsible for preparing weekly status reports for management. This position requires a
minimum of 2 years network administration experience and the LPI certification.

As a Core Audio System Software engineer you’ll be responsible for developing

audio system software on all of Apple’s platforms including iOS, watchOS, tvOS
and MacOS. Your code will be shipped to over one billion active devices and
enable next generation of Apple devices, wireless accessories, services, and
spatial audio technologies.Excellent software design/programming skills in C++
Solid understanding of object-oriented methodologies, multi-threaded programming and operating
systems concepts Experience with digital audio Strong debugging skills Experience working with
Bluetooth accessories is a plus Knowledge of CoreAudio Framework is helpful as well.
5+ years of experience working with a large software code base

3. Which job would you prefer? List reasons for your selection.
The Microsoft Certified System Engineer. I am currently working toward my A+ certification and
expect to continue my training with Microsoft products.

I choose the Core Audio System Software because the salary is high and I can improved my skills

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