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 salary117,951 jobs available¹

Recommended credentials

Microsoft Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Dashboard Creation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Teams, Operating Systems, General Networking, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Computer Networking, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Collaborative Software, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Security Controls, IT Automation, Cloud Solutions
Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Beginner · 5 months
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Introduction to Computers
Course 1 of 12
Introduction to Secure Networking
Course 2 of 12
Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup
Course 3 of 12
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Course 4 of 12
The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
Course 5 of 12
Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques
Course 6 of 12
Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management
Course 7 of 12
Azure Cloud Services
Course 8 of 12
Azure Identity and Networking Essentials
Course 9 of 12
Azure Network Configuration
Course 10 of 12
Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals
Course 11 of 12
Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration
Course 12 of 12
Microsoft IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Microsoft Teams, Computer Networking, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), General Networking, Network Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Cloud Services, Authentications, Security Controls, Generative Model Architectures, Data Warehousing, Hardening, Hardware Architecture, Problem Management
Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Beginner · 3 months
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Introduction to Computers
Course 1 of 6
Introduction to Secure Networking
Course 2 of 6
Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup
Course 3 of 6
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Course 4 of 6
The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
Course 5 of 6
Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques
Course 6 of 6

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¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (8/1/2025 - 8/1/2026)