Servicing the County and surrounding area for their technology need. A LAN technician performs various duties depending on the type of position. Typical duties include troubleshooting and performing disaster recoveries, as well as backing up data in the event of possible network issues or malfunctions. The replacement of defective applications and installation of software are also common components of the position. LAN technicians commonly design and implement virus protection, computer hardware and system software. The technician is typically required to document all network issues and changes, as well as confer with employees on network problems and solutions.