Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Cybersecurity & Network • Technology & IT Careers
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes "Information Security Analysts" (15-1212), "Computer Network Support Specialists" (15-1231), and "Computer User Support Specialists" (15-1232).
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💼 About This Career
Network and Computer Systems Administrators professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in cybersecurity & network. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $96,800.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Network and Computer Systems Administrators is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 318,570 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.