Professionals who are looking to enter the field of Information Technology, especially targeting careers in Network Administration can be pleased to know that this sector is expected to be in excess demand. Wages for these types of occupations are at a stable level and could potentially increase with a higher demand for workers.
Wages:
The average wage professionals can expect to receive when entering this field starts at around $17 per hour and after several years of experience have been obtained, professionals in network administrations careers can earn upwards of $30 per hour.
Outlook & Prospects:
This industry is expected to have around 60,000 job openings from 2011 – 2020. More professionals are expected to continue entering this field and are expected to be graduating more frequently in the coming years, as computer networking technology and enhancements continue to progress. Employment growth is anticipated to take off in this sector as we are seeing a shift to a knowledge-based economy.
Main Duties:
Job responsibilities and tasks performed by Network Administration professionals include maintaining and administrating the use and setup of Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Mainframes, and Computer Workstations. In addition to those duties, installing and maintaining web server software and hardware, as well as performing data backups are also common responsibilities of a Network Administration professional.
Skills & Training:
Employment requirements include the completion of a diploma or bachelor’s degree program in Informational Technology or a related field. Advanced computer skills are required for positions in the field, as duties require a technical knowledge of networks, databases, and computer systems as a whole.
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Darren Prasad
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