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Knowledge networking is something that will be required of most IT professionals, in companies both large and small. Knowledge networking is an extension of good communication skills, as it requires gathering groups of people in a working environment to share what they know, in order to build a system of knowledge within an organization that is more than the sum of its parts. Knowledge networks require individual IT professionals to be open with their knowledge and to be open and curious about learning new things from their colleagues.

On the other side of “networks,” some IT jobs may include network architects, engineers, and systems administrators. Network administrators (or systems administrators) are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a larger system.

Job Overview: What Does A Network Administrator Do?

Nearly all businesses and offices have an internal network that connects their computers, servers, point of sale systems, and other technology. The network administrator job description includes operate and managing this network, ensuring that it remains up and functioning at full capacity as much as possible.

The Network Admin must contend with intrusions and hack attempts, keep software updated and secure, adapt to new additions to the network, and otherwise maintain the functionality of the network.

In this article, we will discuss the network administrator job description, the tasks and responsibilities of a network administrator, their career outlook, their salary and hours, and what it takes to become one.

Network administrators have one of the most crucial information technology roles in any company. They are in charge of overseeing, maintaining, protecting, and upgrading the internal network of an office. They have to ensure that the network is functioning properly, as well as help users solve problems and respond to reported issues.

Network Administrator Job Duties

• Assess the company's need for any and all computing technology and make appropriate recommendations for purchases and upgrades.
• Connect all relevant technology to the network with secure protocols.
• Deploy and roll out updates and upgrades in a minimally disruptive way.
• Assign profiles to users with permissions and access to various systems and functions on the network.
• Create training and educational materials to ensure that users understand security protocols, connection procedures, and other necessary information.
• Monitor the performance of the network using analytical data to seek problems or concerns.
• Proactively seek changes or upgrades that can improve the network in a way that adds to the business's bottom line in the form of superior productivity.
• Maintain information security for sensitive data.
  • Interpersonal skills: Network Administrators are frequently in the position of explaining important network concepts to people without a background in the relevant technical fields. They must be able to relate key ideas without becoming hard to understand, and be able to listen to users for explanations of problems that they don't fully understand.

Working Hours

A network administrator often has to work late or on weekends to maintain the network. This happens when something goes wrong or when there is a major update to deploy, change to make, or assessment to perform.

The occasionally long hours are due to the importance of network administrators to the functioning of the office. The long hours can be anticipated or crop up unexpectedly, but they are not the norm. A typical week for a network administrator is of 40 hours of work.