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Network Administrator Resume Guideline and Example
Note:
The information and resume sample in this article may be outdated. The
updated guidelines and detailed IT resume writing advice can be
obtained from The Ultimate IT Resume Guide and the complimentary materials. Network administrators install, configure, and manage computer network
systems within an organization. Common tasks include network system
planning and design, network software and hardware upgrading, network
performance tuning, network connection trouble shooting, file system backup and
restore, mail server management, and end user support. A good network
administrator candidate should be able to demonstrate most of the skills described above. To
make your resume stand out, you need to present knowledge and experience with
emphases on a specific system what is the job's network environment (Windows,
Unix, NetWare, etc). In general, you should try to present the following
skills and experience in resume:
- Operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, NetWare, etc)
- Server hardware, network wiring and devices (switches, routers, hubs,
etc)
- Network planning and design
- Network software setup, upgrade, configuration
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, etc)
- Network security
- Network integration with database and application systems
- Network monitoring and performance tuning
- Network troubleshooting (connection, authentication, etc.)
- Internet and email systems management
Sometimes network administrators are required to perform some system
administrator duties such as storage management, file server backup and
recovery, configuration of clusters and grid computing. Some positions
may expect skills in wireless network and mobile computing. The following
network administrator resume
example presents expertise in Microsoft platform.
Network Administrator Resume Sample
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Walter T. Smith
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
SUMMARY
• Extensive experience in network administration with Microsoft 2000 and XP
server platform and Unix server environment.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in enterprise network systems
planning, design, configuration, and management.
• Effective network troubleshooting and problem solving skills with
software, server, and hardware devices.
• Solid skills in network integration with database systems, web server,
application server, and desktop applications.
• Experience in network security and firewall configuration.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and user support experience.
EXPERIENCE
Network Administrator 5/2000 – Present
Ohio Valley Regional Planning Council, Belpre, OH
• Planned and designed the organization's LAN network expansion.
Upgraded and configured Microsoft Window server and installed network routers,
cabling, and firewall.
• Responsible for network management including network performance tuning,
security monitoring, file server backup, and email server administration.
• Worked with the management team to develop security policies and
conducted network systems security auditing.
• Provide technical support for application systems integration with
database server and application.
PC Support Technician 9/1998 – 5/2000
Ohio Valley Computer Services, Belpre , OH
• Provided on-site technical support for end users' PC and network in
city and county government agencies.
• Responsible for operating system and desktop software installation, PC
upgrading, and network troubleshooting.
• Worked on a project for planning and implementing TCP/IP network for
Wood County's Child Support Agency.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Windows NT, 2000, and XP server, active directory, and IIS.
• Sun Unix, Linux, and Novell NetWare.
• LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, IPX/SPX.
• Network cabling and hardware testing.
• Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Visual Basic, VBScript, Perl, SQL
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications
• MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional Training
• Oracle Server Performance Tuning - Oracle University
Education
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B.S. in Chemistry, Ohio University, Anthen, OH
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