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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.

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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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$92K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team as you support and enhance network reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with senior engineers to design and maintain complex enterprise networks, ensuring optimal fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Discover an exciting opportunity to support NASA's human spaceflight programs as an HPC Linux System Administrator. Collaborate with a skilled team to manage high-performance computing systems, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design, implementation, and support of robust network infrastructures, ensuring security and performance across multiple campuses. Collaborate with teams to enhance connectivity and resolve t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations and leading a skilled workforce. You'll manage daily performance, drive development, and ensure operational excellence across technici...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by providing crucial IT support for advanced networks and systems in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to troubleshoot, manage, and ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the infrastructure operations function, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee modernization efforts while maintaining...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $117K *

Champion the integrity of radiology systems by implementing and managing EPIC modules. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality, resolve issues, and ensure efficient operations while meeting pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $99K *

Elevate your career by overseeing enterprise systems deployment and maintenance. Lead infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and implement best practices to enhance system reliability and secur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $117K *

Elevate healthcare technology by implementing and managing clinical systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams to meet user needs and enhance system functional...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Transform large-scale data center construction projects through exceptional leadership, strategic oversight, and proactive collaboration. Drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while mentor...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $118K *

Unlock potential by managing and maintaining IT infrastructure for classified DoD programs, ensuring secure operations across networks and systems while supporting end-user technical needs and cyberse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Engineer and secure cloud and Linux systems, optimizing infrastructure and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and performance while managing access and security protoc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain robust enterprise network solutions, ensuring optimal performance across datacenters, corporate offices, and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by enhancing network security and reliability for critical missions. Collaborate with a skilled team to monitor and manage advanced network systems, ensuring robust defense against ev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust network solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration of voice, data, and security systems across global environments...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of network solutions by designing and implementing robust systems for voice, data, and security. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative netwo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Empower your career by designing and implementing robust network solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to create structured designs for voice, data, and security systems, ensuring seamless integra...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Transform network solutions by designing and implementing robust systems for voice, data, and security. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative network architectures that support both on...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust network solutions for diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of voice, data, and security sys...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Develop and implement network solutions for voice, data, and security systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, document, and execute network architecture in both on-prem and cloud e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize secure network infrastructures, leveraging Cisco technologies and advanced routing protocols to enhance performance and security across enterpris...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing secure network infrastructures, leveraging Cisco technologies to enhance performance and reliability in complex environments while collaborating with cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through innovative network engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design, cloud integration, and security to develop robust solutio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Join our dynamic network engineering team to design, implement, and maintain a global network infrastructure, ensuring secure and optimized connectivity across diverse environments while troubleshooti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.