Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer Level-1, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator, Windows Administrator, Linux Support, Network Analyst, Network Designer, Network Auditor

Network Administration
IT Career Level 2

Following are some of the most popular IT job titles that companies are looking for, as well as, their job description, salary and education/credential requirements. There are many more IT careers than what you see below; we have only listed a few of the most popular IT job titles in each sector.

Network Administrator Job Titles

Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer Level-1, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator

Job Description:
Network Administrators design, install, and support an organization’s computer systems. They are responsible for local-area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN), network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. They work in a variety of IT job environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government organizations, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure their availability to system users. These workers gather data to identify customer needs and then use the information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. Network Administrators also may plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

Network Administrators are responsible for maintaining network efficiency. They ensure that the design of an organization’s computer system allows all of the components - including computers, the network, and software - to work properly together. Furthermore, they monitor and adjust the performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs. Network Administrators also troubleshoot problems reported by users and by automated network monitoring systems and make recommendations for future system upgrades.

They normally would report to an Enterprise Operation Manager or IT Manager.

Education/Credential Requirements:
(Note: The requirements listed below were assembled based on the most popular IT job titles and company expectations. We have listed the most likely requirements. You may not need them all, but you will certainly be required to have some of them. If you need help with this, please speak to one of our Training Advisors at 877-872-4646 and they can guide you to the correct path.)

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Salary information:
National Average Salary: $46,459.00
For more detailed Salary information see our Salary Statistics page.

(Vendor Specific) Administrators Job Titles

Windows Administrator, Linux Support

Job Description:
Windows Administrator Your IT job description is the same as the Network Administrator above, with Microsoft Windows as the primary network operating system. The desktop clients and the support servers will also be primarily Microsoft, but may contain other operating systems.

Linux Support Your IT job description is the same as the Network Administrator above, with Linux as the primary network operating system. The desktop clients and the support servers will also be primarily Linux or Unix, but may contain other operating systems.

(Required): [High School Diploma or Equivalent]; [IT Infrastructure Library]; [Basic Linux]; [Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)]; [CompTIA A+ Certification]; [Cisco CCENT™ (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) Certification]; [EMC Proven Professional Storage Technologist Associate Certification]; [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration]; [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment]; [CompTIA Server+ Certification]; [CompTIA Network+ Certification]; [CompTIA Linux+ Certification]; [Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1)]; [Novell SUSE Linux Fundamentals]; [CompTIA Security+ Certification]; [Cisco CCNA™ Certification]; [Cisco CCDA™ Certification]; [Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) NGX Certification]; [Sun Certified System Administrator]; [IBM INFORMIX-Online Dynamic Server]; [Soft Skills in Communications]

Windows Administrator: [Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)]; [MCSA 2003 Security Certification]; [MCSA 2003 Messaging Certification]; [Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003]; [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) : Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration]; [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration]; [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration]

Linux Support: [Intermediate Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2)]

(Recommended): Working Towards [Cisco CCNP™ Certification]; [Cisco CCDP™ Certification]; [Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0]

Also review the following page on Understanding Certifications

Also review the following page on Understanding Soft Skills

Salary information:
National Average Salary: $46,459.00
For more detailed Salary information see our Salary Statistics page.

Network Analyst Job Titles

Network Analyst, Network Designer, Network Auditor

Job Description:
Network Analysts design and sometimes install an organization’s network infrastructure. They are responsible for local-area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN), network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. They work in a variety of IT job environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government organizations, and large corporations. These workers gather data to identify customer needs and then use the information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. Network Analysts also may plan and coordinate implementation of network security measures.

Network Analysts ensure that the design of an organization’s computer system allows all of the components - including computers, the network, and software - to work properly together. Furthermore, they adjust the performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs. Network Analysts also monitor network systems to make recommendations for future system upgrades.

They normally would report to an Enterprise Operation Manager or IT Manager.

Also review the following page on Understanding Certifications

Also review the following page on Understanding Soft Skills

Salary information:
National Average Salary: $46,459.00
For more detailed Salary information see our Salary Statistics page.

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