What is the typical job profile of a network administrator?

Are you considering a career in network administration but do not know what the job description of a network administrator is? We have been through various job portals to find out what companies look for in a candidate and also the job description they mentioned against the listed jobs of their companies. Listed below are some of the typical job descriptions that you might want to make a note of when you start preparing for interviews.

Job descriptions that are generic

Job that demands skilled professionals with extensive experience in network administration. Candidates applying for the job must have hands-on experience on routers, switches and enterprise servers.

Day to day troubleshooting of common network problems, ability to handle help desk calls, interact with IT staff in remote locations and resolve WAN related problems.

Job descriptions that are specific about technology

Looking for a network engineer with experience in Cisco firewall products, Wan accelerators, F5 load balancing devices, Blue coat, MPLS etc. Must be at least a CCNP certified professional.

As you have read, there is no common job description to this profile. We recommend that you choose a specific area of networking such as security, switching or routing and increase your knowledge in that area. Also, consider taking up certifications in those areas and aim to become a specialist over a period of time.