Free network and systems administrator job description template
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Network and Systems Administrator job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Network and Systems Administrator
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Network and Systems Administrator who installs, maintains and secures a company's computers, network and software. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure systems operate correctly
- Maintain network and computer system security
- Evaluate and optimize network and system performance
- Add users to a network and assign security permissions
- Train users on the organization's network and systems
- Diagnose and resolve problems when alerted by a user or monitoring system
- Provide input on hardware or software purchasing decisions
What you need
- Bachelor's degree [or equivalent experience]
- IT certifications [specify, if required]
- Experience with [your systems]
- Clear communication with non-technical users
Nice to have
- Security certifications
- Cloud platform experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Granite IT Services, a managed IT provider.
Granite IT Services is hiring a Systems Administrator to support small business clients (Monday to Friday, with on-call rotation). You'll manage servers, backups, security and user accounts. Experience with Microsoft 365 is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a network and systems administrator does
A network and systems administrator installs, maintains and secures a company's computers, network and software. Typical duties include:
- Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure systems operate correctly
- Maintain network and computer system security
- Evaluate and optimize network and system performance
- Add users to a network and assign security permissions
- Train users on the organization's network and systems
- Diagnose and resolve problems when alerted by a user or monitoring system
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says employers may require network and computer systems administrators to be certified in the products they use.
Training: Bachelor's degree typical; certifications common.
How much does a network and systems administrator make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Should I require a degree?
Not always. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a bachelor's degree as typical, but many employers accept equivalent experience and certifications. Say in the posting what you will accept.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.