Network Administrator Job Description

The network administrator is responsible for installing and maintaining the companies computer network, which involves setting up a network that is reliable and hack proof, setting up employee email addresses, server files and a connection to the internet.

Upon installing a companies new network, it is your responsibility to ensure the company has a solid back up network plan ready for when the network goes down. You must also train the staff to ensure that they understand how to use the network correctly, set up user accounts, monitor use of the network and provide technical support when it is required.

You will work as part of a team which includes a mix of network engineers, support staff and project managers, which you will communicate effectively with to plan new network updates and ensure that network is running smoothly.

Most network administrators work a regular 40 hour week (9 - 5) but extra hours may be required, especially when setting up a new network for the company. You may also be called out off peak times to fix any network problems which may arise.

In order to become a successful applicant as a network administrator, you will need -

• Advanced IT skills
• A general understanding of the business goals
• Project management and problem solving experience
• Able to work well as part of a team or independently
• Strong negotiation skills

You can begin training to be a network administrator straight from leaving school on the basis that you have the correct grades. You should hold a grade level of C+ in English, maths, IT and science in order to become a successful applicant when applying for the network administrator job. Applicants are generally more successful if they hold BTEC qualifications, such as a BTEC National diploma in ICT or equivalent.