Network Administrator
Manages and maintains organisational networks, ensuring secure, efficient, and uninterrupted connectivity.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighNetwork administrators configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems; monitor network performance; troubleshoot connectivity issues; and enforce network security policies. They manage IP addressing, VLAN configurations, VPN setups, and access controls. They support enterprise networks, data centres, campus networks, and cloud-connected infrastructures. Growing cyber threats, remote work models, and cloud networking have increased demand for reliable network administration skills across all industries.
Top Skills
- Routing & switching
- Network security
- Monitoring tools
- Firewall configuration
- TCP/IP
- Documentation
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- Bachelor’s in Networking/IT
- Network certifications (CCNA/Network+)
- Master’s optional for advancement
Suggested UG Degrees
- BSc Networking
- BSc IT
- BTech Computer Engineering
PG / Advancement Options
- MSc Network Engineering
- MSc Cyber Infrastructure
Also Known As
- Network Support Engineer
- Network Operations Technician
- LAN/WAN Administrator
- Routing & Switching Engineer