Network Administrator

job Overview

• Assess company network and technology needs
• Install hardware and software 
• Install security needed to keep integrity of network
• Collect data to ensure network efficiency
• Teach company employees how to use technology

Where do they work?

• Networking and Computer security (16%)
• Schools and Government (11%)
• Finance and Insurance (9%)
• Manufacturing (7%)

schedule

• Full time
• Some work overtime to ensure security

Education, certifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT field
• Computer Engineering degree
• CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network + 
• MCSC, CCIE, CCIE Voice

salary

• Median salary - $72,560 (2012)
• Range - $44,330 to $115,180

Outlook

• 12% growth from 2012 to 2022
• 35% growth in computer systems services

sources

• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
• http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Careers/Top-10-IT-Networking-Certificatio...
• http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/careersintechnology/p/NetAdmin.htm
• http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice
• http://www.networkadministratorsalaryinfo.com/