Network Administrator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Network Administrator:

  • BSc. degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field
  • Previous working experience as a Network Administrator for (x) year(s)
  • Any additional relevant certification (Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE) will be considered an advantage
  • Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Analytical thinker and problem solver
  • In depth knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
  • Applicable experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution 
  • Attention to details

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Network Administrator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Network Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.