Explore Network Administrator Jobs

Find Network Administrator jobs with Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Network administrators help keep organizations connected by maintaining, securing, and improving the systems that support daily business operations. Browse roles across industries and discover opportunities that match your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.

What Network Administrators Do

Network administrators configure and maintain local and wide area networks, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and related infrastructure. Their work can include monitoring performance, resolving connectivity issues, managing user access, applying updates, documenting systems, and supporting disaster recovery. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve cloud networking, network automation, or coordination with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for experience with network protocols, enterprise hardware, operating systems, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting. Security awareness, clear communication, careful documentation, and the ability to prioritize incidents are also valuable. Certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CompTIA Network+, and vendor-specific cloud credentials may strengthen a candidate’s profile, depending on the role’s requirements.

Network Administrator Career Opportunities

Network administrators work in sectors including technology, finance, healthcare, government, education, and professional services. With experience, professionals may pursue senior network administrator, network engineer, network architect, infrastructure manager, or network security roles. Job scope and compensation vary by employer, location, experience, and technical specialization.

Find Network Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on the positions that align with your expertise and next career move.

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$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage public sector contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting sales growth through effective reporting and collaboration with various departments...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $97K *

Transform IT operations by optimizing system performance and supporting ServiceNow environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure stability across platforms while managing...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $99K *

Manage and enhance IT systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to support software administration and provide training, while overseeing...

Olympia, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by designing and managing application environments. This role involves deploying, maintaining, and enhancing systems to ensure efficiency and performance across development, testin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $118K *

Oversee the end-to-end management of fiber connectivity projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while coordinating with customers, vendors, and jurisdictions for su...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering mission-critical solutions. Contribute as a systems integrator, managing projects and advising leadership while ensuring technical excellence and effective com...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate network operations by leading complex incident responses and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance network reliability and operational maturity across global e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $160K *

Transform application delivery by ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment workflows, troubleshoot issues, and improve tools for scalable solutions in a d...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead connectivity projects for leased data centers, ensuring compliance with standards and managing cross-functional collaboration from site assessment to operational handoff. D...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in resolving critical network outages by engaging with customers, troubleshooting Ciena products, and collaborating with teams to enhance recovery outcomes and document root cause anal...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of network deployment projects across multiple sites, ensuring timely execution and coordination among field teams, vendors, and engineering functions in a fast-paced en...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $150K *

Advance cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency while supporting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $135K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, enhance performance, and drive cost efficiency while supporting inn...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $214K *

Oversee and enhance security measures across network, compliance, and access management. Collaborate with teams to design and implement resilient infrastructure while leading a high-performing securit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Optimize the Go-To-Market operations by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring accountability. Partner closely with leadership to streamline processes an...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Empower security and compliance within Microsoft cloud environments by engineering and managing robust security controls while fostering a proactive approach to risk assessment and improvement for org...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing mainframe network systems. Leverage your expertise in planning, installing, and maintaining software while ensuring system performance and reliability. Colla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive enterprise-wide network architecture and modernization for mission-critical systems, ensuring security and resilience across hybrid environments. Collaborate on technical designs, implement solu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security tooling for compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate security checks, ensuring a robust pipeline that balances speed and secur...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in the installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems. Oversee project execution, ensure quality control, and mentor junior technicians while managing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Administrator do?question toggle

    A Network Administrator maintains an organization’s computer networks and related infrastructure. Typical duties include configuring network equipment, monitoring performance, troubleshooting outages, managing access, applying updates, and helping protect network systems.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Network Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek hands-on experience with network hardware, protocols, operating systems, security practices, and troubleshooting. Certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP and CompTIA Network+ may be useful for some positions.

  • Which skills are important for Network Administrators?question toggle

    Technical troubleshooting, knowledge of routing and switching, network monitoring, security awareness, and documentation are commonly valued. Communication and prioritization skills also help administrators work effectively with users and IT teams.

  • Where do Network Administrators work?question toggle

    Network Administrators are employed across many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, government, education, and professional services. They may work on-site, remotely, or in hybrid environments depending on the organization.

  • What career paths can follow a Network Administrator role?question toggle

    Experienced Network Administrators may advance into senior administration, network engineering, network architecture, infrastructure management, or network security positions. Career paths depend on skills, experience, and employer needs.

  • How can I find Network Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Network Administrator listings on Ladders and review each posting’s salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.