Network Administrator
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
At a Glance
Network Administrator earns an average of $58,367/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 3.8–4 years. Top skills: Network Administration, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Firewall.
$58,367/yr
Associate degree
3.8–4 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Wage
$96,800/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Network Administration
Firewall
Network Routing
Local Area Networks
Networking Cables
Network Switches
Network Protocols
Backup Devices
Networking Hardware
Network Communications
Computer Hardware
Computer Science
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Disaster Recovery
Active Directory
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Information Systems
SQL (Programming Language)
Network Troubleshooting
Wide Area Networks
Common Skills (9)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communication
Problem Solving
Operations
Information Technology
Planning
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Self-Motivation
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Technical Support Engineer / Analyst
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