IT Network Administrator

Information Technology Network Administrator

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

Jobs available locally

5,909

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$52,180 – $158,974

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Jobs available locally

5,909

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$52,180 – $158,974

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Jobs available locally

2,522

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$56,978 – $136,568

What is Information Technology Network Administrator?

This Associate of Applied Science prepares students to design, implement and troubleshoot computer networks.

What will I learn?

Students with this degree will be able to install and configure operating system software, monitor networks for performance and gather data for system optimization and tuning.

What can I do with this course of study?

Systems Engineer; IT Engineer (provide on-site network management and support; design, deploy, manage, and configure server solutions)

What's special about the program?

Completion in this program prepares a student for industry certifications such as CCENT and CCNA, CompTIA Security + and CompTIA Network +. St. Philip’s College is designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The designation covers academic years 2014 Through 2020.

Program Highlights

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2014-2020

Contact Us

Yesenia Espinoza

Program Director

210-486-2081

MLK Campus : Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC), 201