About this role
Network Administrators install and maintain hardware and software, document diagnosis and resolution of faults, manage user passwords, security and inventory documentation, ensure the efficient performance of servers, printers and personal computers, and attend to other operational tasks. They may also perform tasks such as help desk support and user training.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Network Administrator include:
- provides specialist skills in supporting and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies
- installs, configures, tests, maintains and administers new and upgraded networks, software database applications, servers and workstations
- provides network programming in support of specific business needs and requirements
- prepares and maintains procedures and documentation for network inventory, and records diagnosis and resolution of network faults, enhancements and modifications to networks, and maintenance instructions.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Network Administrator
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Build digital and technical skills in IT support or web development to get job-ready for technology roles.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220
Develop advanced IT skills in networking, cybersecurity and data management for the digital workforce.
- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available