A network administrator sets up, secures and maintains an organisation's networks (switches, routers, Wi-Fi, servers) and keeps them running.
As a Network Administrator, your primary responsibility will be to manage, oversee, and maintain an organization’s computer network and ensure that all the computer networks are running smoothly. Your area of expertise will generally include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Virtual Private Networks, (VPN), and Intranets, to name a few. You will have to organize, install, and provide support for all these systems.
Any organization/company that uses multiple computer systems or software platforms needs a Network Administrator to efficiently coordinate, integrate, and connect different computer systems while simultaneously monitoring the communication systems to ensure that data/information flows freely and smoothly within the organization. Network Administrators are also sometimes known as Systems Administrator or LAN Administrator.
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Every office, college and company network needs administrators.
Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | High demand |
| 2 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | High demand |
| 3 | Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida |
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida | High demand |
Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.
Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)