Network / Systems Administrator
If you like managing and configuring computer networks, ensuring network security, and troubleshooting connectivity issues this role is for you.
A Network Administrator manages and maintains an organization’s IT network infrastructure. They ensure reliable and secure operations through network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Skills you’ll need: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Linux, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Firewall
Recommended credentials
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Course 1 of 9
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Course 2 of 9
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Course 3 of 9
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Course 4 of 9
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Course 5 of 9
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Course 6 of 9
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Course 7 of 9
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Course 8 of 9
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Course 9 of 9
Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers
Course 1 of 12
Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems
Course 2 of 12
Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases
Course 3 of 12
Introduction to Networking and Storage
Course 4 of 12
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Course 5 of 12
Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Course 6 of 12
Security Principles
Course 7 of 12
Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts
Course 8 of 12
Access Control Concepts
Course 9 of 12
Network Security
Course 10 of 12
Security Operations
Course 11 of 12
Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
Course 12 of 12
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A Cyber Security Specialist monitors systems, responds to incidents, enforces policies, and protects data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
description:A Cyber Security Specialist monitors systems, responds to incidents, enforces policies, and protects data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
If you like: monitoring computer systems for security issues, responding to cyber incidents, protecting sensitive data.
This role has a $119,040 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 5,427 jobs available ¹.
Credentials
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description:A Cloud Architect designs and manages cloud solutions for security, scalability, and efficiency, using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
If you like: designing scalable cloud solutions, working with aws/azure/google cloud, ensuring data security.
This role has a $155,392 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 46,661 jobs available ¹.
A Cyber Security Analyst monitors IT systems, analyzes threats, finds vulnerabilities, and implements measures to protect data from cyber attacks.
description:A Cyber Security Analyst monitors IT systems, analyzes threats, finds vulnerabilities, and implements measures to protect data from cyber attacks.
If you like: protecting networks and data from cyber threats, analyzing security vulnerabilities, developing security protocols.
This role has a $114,944 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 9,917 jobs available ¹.
A Computer Support Specialist provides technical help, resolving IT issues with hardware, software, and networks using Windows and Linux systems.
description:A Computer Support Specialist provides technical help, resolving IT issues with hardware, software, and networks using Windows and Linux systems.
If you like: helping people with technical issues, troubleshooting hardware and software, providing customer support.
This role has a $64,384 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 199,425 jobs available ¹.
¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (11/1/2025 - 11/1/2026)