Career Roadmap

Plan your path with recommended steps & certificates

Network Administrator

Cybersecurity & Networking
Maintains and troubleshoots computer networks and infrastructure.

Roadmap

Step 1
Learn Networking Protocols
Master TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing basics.
Step 2
Get Familiar with Cisco and Windows Server
Understand enterprise network and server management.
Step 3
Practice Network Monitoring
Use tools to monitor and troubleshoot networks.
Step 4
Implement Security Policies
Manage firewall and VPN configurations.
Step 5
Maintain Network Hardware
Manage switches, routers, and network devices.

Recommended Certificates

Cisco CCNA
Offered by Cisco
Networking certification.
Skills: TCP/IP, Routing, Switching
CompTIA Network+
Offered by CompTIA
General networking certificate.
Skills: Networking, Troubleshooting
Juniper JNCIA
Offered by Juniper
Network fundamentals certification.
Skills: Networking, Routing
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