Network / Systems Administrator

If you like managing and configuring computer networks, ensuring network security, and troubleshooting connectivity issues this role is for you.

A Network Administrator manages and maintains an organization’s IT network infrastructure. They ensure reliable and secure operations through network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Skills you’ll need: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Linux, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Firewall

$95,104 median salary107,402 jobs available¹

Network / Systems Administrator

If you like managing and configuring computer networks, ensuring network security, and troubleshooting connectivity issues this role is for you.

A Network Administrator manages and maintains an organization’s IT network infrastructure. They ensure reliable and secure operations through network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Skills you’ll need: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Linux, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Firewall

$95,104 median salary107,402 jobs available¹

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