Senior Network Administrator Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop and maintain network architecture.
Ensure network security and integrity.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
Implement and manage network infrastructure.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve network functionality.
Manage network user access and permissions.
Develop and implement disaster recovery plans.
Collaborate with other IT professionals to resolve network issues.
Document network configuration and changes.
Provide technical support to end-users.
Develop and maintain network policies and procedures.
Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Evaluate and optimize network performance.
Create network performance reports for management.
Develop and maintain network documentation.
Identify areas for network improvement and optimization.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, etc.
Implement VLANs and routing protocols.
Manage VPN connections.
Configure wireless networks.
Manage DNS and DHCP services.
Manage network storage and backups.
Develop and implement network monitoring systems.
Implement load balancing solutions.
Manage remote access solutions.
Ensure backups are up to date and reliable.
Ensure network compliance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor network traffic for security threats.
Analyze network logs to identify potential issues.
Design and implement virtualized environments.
Manage cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
Manage identity and access management solutions.
Maintain software licenses for all network components.
Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the networking field.
Train other IT staff on proper network management techniques.
Install, configure, and manage anti-virus and anti-malware software.
Implement data encryption techniques to protect sensitive information.
Evaluate and implement network security products such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.
Develop and implement security policies and procedures for the network.
Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery documentation.
Test and evaluate data backup and disaster recovery plans.
Work with vendors to ensure network hardware and software are up to date.
Develop and implement network change management processes.
Identify and document network risks.
Implement security controls to mitigate network risks.
Educate end-users on proper network usage policies.
Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, customers, and partners.
Ensure network documentation is up to date and accurate.
Participate in audits of network infrastructure.
Investigate and resolve network-related incidents.
Manage network licenses and contracts.
Monitor network resource utilization and optimize for efficiency.
Monitor network performance using monitoring tools.
Develop and implement network capacity planning processes.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues for end-users.
Respond to network outages and coordinate with other IT staff to resolve issues.
Provide technical guidance to other IT staff.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to networking.
Serve as a subject matter expert on network-related matters.
Mentor junior IT staff members.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery testing plans.
Evaluate and recommend new network technologies or upgrades to existing technology.
Manage DNS name resolution.
Manage Active Directory services.
Configure and manage DHCP scopes.
Troubleshoot email-related issues including SMTP or POP3 connectivity issues.
Implement quality of service (QoS) policies to optimize network performance for critical applications.
Configure VPN tunnels for remote access to corporate resources.
Perform penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure.
Configure BGP routing for Internet-facing services.
Maintain secure remote access methods (VPN, RDP, etc.).
Configure and maintain network firewalls.
Implement software-defined networking (SDN) technologies.
Manage and configure network switches.
Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify security threats.
Participate in security incident investigations.
Develop and implement disaster recovery procedures for the network.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices related to network administration.