How Do You Become A Network Administrator?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for network administrators is excellent and will have grown 18 percent by 2016. This adds up to 155,000 new jobs nationwide over the next 10 years. These professionals are responsible for managing local area networks, or LAN, and wide area networks, or WAN, and online functions for a business. They also maintain a company’s software and hardware, troubleshoot problems, and ensure network security is in place. But before becoming a network administrator, you must complete the required education and update your resume. Here’s a guide to becoming a network administrator. Step 1 Earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Most employers require network administrators to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related area. For a directory of schools that offer this degree, check out Yahoo Directory (see Resources). You can narrow your search results by geography to find a school near you. Step 2 Seek internship
