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Network/Cloud Administrator

Network/Cloud Administrator Job Description

Network/cloud administrators need determination and strong problem-solving skills. They are relied upon for their expertise in network protocols, software and hardware involved in LAN/WAN operations. Network/cloud administrators develop, administer and maintain a stable network infrastructure to support the business by ensuring security, integrity and high-availability of enterprise systems and related components. They are called upon 24/7 during emergencies and are responsible for providing support with constantly changing software, hardware, network security programs and data storage systems. A commitment to overseeing ongoing staff education is critical. Five or more years of work experience is required, as well as professional certifications offered by Microsoft, Cisco and others.

Typical network/cloud administrator duties:

Administering the operation of services related to all local area and wide area networks, following company policies and proceduresAdministering control measures for LAN/WAN security, including antivirus and spam issuesCoordinating and implementing network software and hardware upgradesAnalyzing and fixing LAN/WAN performance and connectivity and related network issues

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Salary for Network/Cloud Administrator
88500 - 126500
Low
88500
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
108250
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
126500
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Network/Cloud Architect 139250 171750 202250 Network/Cloud Manager 114750 144250 166750 Wireless Network Engineer 118000 143750 168500 Network/Cloud Engineer 110000 132000 155000 Cloud Computing Analyst 95000 118000 142750 Systems Engineer 99750 121500 151500 IT Systems Analyst 87500 105250 129500 Systems Administrator 80250 98000 118000 Telecommunications Specialist 68000 81750 97250 NOC Technician 60500 75750 92750

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.