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: Operating Systems, Unix, Local Area Networks, Systems Administration, Scripting, Technical Support, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell

$96,640 median salary78,450 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: Operating Systems, Unix, Local Area Networks, Systems Administration, Scripting, Technical Support, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell

$96,640 median salary78,450 jobs available¹

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