Network Administrator

What you would do

Install, maintain, and secure networks and servers; monitor performance and solve access problems. [1]

Where you could work

Administrators work in organizations with computer networks, including technology, education, and finance. [1]

Hours and flexibility

Most work full time; maintenance or outages may require evenings, weekends, or on-call work. [1]

Physical and emotional demands

Outages create time pressure, and the role requires careful security decisions and continual learning. [1]

How you could advance

Experience can lead to network architecture or IT management, often with additional education or responsibility. [1]

These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.