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Network Administrator - Recruitment IT
A network administrator (also known as a "network administrator") is responsible for managing computer networks. This makes them essential for most modern companies and organizations. How much does a network administrator earn, what tasks do they perform - and what is the salary of a network administrator? Find out here!
What does a Network Administrator do? Tasks and activities
Network administrators are also known as network admins, network administrators or network experts. The central task is the administration of communication and computer networks, for example for companies, authorities, universities and more. To the concrete activities of network administrators include:
- Secure and manage networks
- Manage access rights
- Performing software updates
- Identify and rectify errors
- Eliminate security gaps
- Plan hardware and software requirements
- Implementing cloud solutions
- Setting up and maintaining firewalls
Salary of network administrators
As they are in high demand, the salary of network administrators is also impressive. According to Stepstone.de the average annual salary (gross) of network administrators is around 46,600 euros. Salaries for network administrators depend on region, professional experience and industry and can rise to around 60,000 euros per year.
There may also be bonuses and special payments, depending on performance and company.
Training of network administrators: qualifications and skills
Various skills are required to work as a network administrator. These skills are usually acquired through a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study and can be expanded through a Master's degree.
Many network admins have completed training as IT specialists. However, there are also numerous career changers who do not have a university degree, but who do have certifications. These include CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
As a Network Administrator you should have the following skills:
- Operating systems: Especially Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS and VPN.
- Firewall managementbe able to configure, maintain and update firewalls.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructures and cloud technologies such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure or Google Cloud.
- Security protocols such as WPA, WPA2 and VLAN.
A network administrator should also have the following qualities:
- Analytical thinkingThe complexity of network systems requires a high level of analytical thinking in order to maintain an overview at all times.
- Stress resistance: As there are no IT Since there can always be mishaps (e.g. a network outage), it is important that you can react quickly as a network admin - and keep a clear head even in stressful situations.
- Communication skillsNetwork admins just sit alone in front of the PC? Not at all. Network administrators should have good communication skills in order to be able to communicate with other employees, stakeholders or customers. This is particularly important in times of crisis.
Are you looking for qualified network administrators? We can help!
Are you looking for network administrators for your company or organization? If so, you've probably noticed how difficult it can be to find qualified network administrators. This is mainly due to Skills shortagewhich is used in almost all Industry - in IT - makes filling vacancies a major challenge.
The solution? Temporary work! Also temporary work, Temporary employment or personnel leasing, the temporary employment model makes it possible to fill vacancies with qualified specialists from other companies who are hired out for a certain period of time.
If you would like to know how a temporary employment agency works and how we can help you, please contact us! We can look back on 25 years of experience in the Temporary employment industry and help you to quickly and flexibly access qualified network administrators and other network experts. Specialists to come!
Our team looks forward to hearing from you!
