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Network Administrator Job Description Sample Template

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This free Network Administrator job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Network Administrator to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Network Administrator Job Summary

We are looking for an efficient, reliable Network Administrator to join our network operations team. You will monitor our systems to ensure the network is consistently available to all of our staff and troubleshoot any issues that may cause a disruption in service. Security is of the utmost importance, so you will install and monitor effective security measures to keep all of our company data safe. We prefer candidates who have at least two years of network administration experience.

Network Administrator Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day IT infrastructure
  • Monitor networking equipment and servers
  • Oversee troubleshooting for system errors
  • Ensure security for web users' accounts and information
  • Provide helpdesk support for network issues and respond to requests for IT support
  • Evaluate connectivity issues, equipment, and software
  • Set up equipment for new users
  • Perform data backups
  • Install and update network system improvements as needed
  • Keep an inventory of equipment, software, and licenses

Network Administrator Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • MCSE or MCITP certification required
  • 2+ years of relevant network and server management support
  • Experience with helpdesk or IT support
  • Familiarity with any of the following: Cisco products, Network Monitoring Tools, Distributed Antenna System, Windows Domain, Active Directory, DNS, Telnet, DHCP, TACACS+ & RADIUS, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Member Servers, Kerio Email, Synology NAS Storage environment
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