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Sector & Industry: Information Technology - Network Administration
Salary Range: US Salary Range: According to data from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale, the salary range for Network Administrators is generally between $50,000 and $85,000 annually, varying based on experience, location, and company size.
Keywords: Network Administration, LAN, WAN, Network Security, TCP/IP, VPN, CCNA, CCNP, Firewall, Routers, Switches, Troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet systems or a segment of a network system.
- Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Supervise and manage the administration of servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates, and patches.
- Maintain network hardware and software, track and analyze network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, and ensure network security and connectivity.
- Assess and optimize network performance through ongoing tuning, troubleshooting, and upgrading.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
- Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or CCNP.
- Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
- Strong working knowledge of networking protocols and components including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols.
- Expertise in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, and firewalls.
Personal Traits:
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with superb organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Work Focus: The work focuses on People (collaboration with team members and support for users), Product (network hardware and software), and Process (setting up, maintaining, and optimizing networks).
RESUME PLUS TRAITS TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING
Core Competency & Score: Technical Skills – 80%, as extensive technical knowledge and skills are vital for the day-to-day requirements of a Network Administrator.
Primary 3P & Score: Process – 70%, indicating a significant focus on ensuring efficient and uninterrupted network processes.
Essential Big 5 Trait & Score: Conscientiousness – 90%, reflecting the Network Administrator’s need for strong attention to detail and reliability.
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