Network Administrator
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.
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Jobs available locally 2,579 |
Demand Locally +0 % |
Annual Wage Range $56,968 – $129,908 |
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
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Jobs available locally 1,002 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $64,627 – $168,186 |
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
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Jobs available locally 856 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $44,633 – $113,938 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates, Online
Program Type:
Face-to-Face, Fully Online, Hybrid
Department:
Computer Science and Technology
Institute:
Science & Technology
College:
NVC
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About the Program
Students earning this degree will be prepared to pursue information technology and networking careers in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, entertainment, and more. With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of routing, switching, wireless, troubleshooting, and other advanced technologies to prepare for the globally-recognized Cisco CCNA® certification, continued education, and for entry-level career opportunities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth and excellent job prospects for Network Administrators.
What will I learn?With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of routing, switching; managing firewalls and wireless networks, including Windows Server operating systems; how to add, manage, and troubleshoot various network enterprise services; and a familiarization with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Platform and Palo Alto Firewall configuration. |
What can I do with this course of study?This program prepares students to work for organizations that provide enterprise network services to clients as well as organizations that adopt Cisco and Windows solutions to manage their networks. In addition, this program prepares you for work as a systems administrator, network technician, and level 2 help desk specialist. Finally, this program prepares students to work as Linux administrators or manage Cisco routers, firewalls, and switches in the private and public sectors. |
What is special about this program?
Students who enroll in this program can earn their Network +, Security +, Linux+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Cisco Security certifications. Careers Available: The following titles are examples of careers associated with both the Network Administrator and Information Security & Assurance programs but not limited to:
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Installer
- Network Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Information Technology Specialist
- Data Security
- Computer Security
- Information Security Officer Specialist
Available Courses:
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ITNW 1308 - Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems ITCC 1414 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks *** ITCC 1444 - CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials ENGL 1301 - Composition I ITNW 1425 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies ITNW 1454 - Implementing and Supporting Servers ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration Select 1 from the following: |
Select 1 from the following: Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core or Creative Arts (50) Core Select 1 from the following: Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core ITNW 2473 - Amazon Cloud Foundations ITSY 2430 - Intrusion Detection ITCC 2420 - CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security ITCC 2343 - Network Security ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux ITNW 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core |
Faculty and Staff
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