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Network Security Administrator in Fishers, IN

Network Security Administrator Job Description

Network security administrators are responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting an organization’s security solutions. The role requires a strong technical background, including working knowledge of network management protocols, networking architecture, authentication practices and security administration. Candidates integrate and implement network designs by evaluating business strategies and requirements, researching network security standards, and identifying integration issues. Excellent communication skills and experience with virtual network environments, datacenter and WAN networking technologies, and network security technologies from other providers is preferred. Employers typically seek a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, along with three to six years of relevant experience.

Typical network security administrator duties:

Implementing network security policies and proceduresAdministering and maintaining firewallsManaging, monitoring and updating malware prevention systemsMonitoring security advisory groups to ensure all necessary network security updates, patches and preventive measures are in placePreventing and detecting intrusionPerforming intrusion detection analysis

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Salary for Network Security Administrator in Fishers, IN
104275 - 150593
Low
104275
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
126100
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
150593
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Systems Security Manager 137255 167325 198608 Systems Security Administrator 107428 130708 155685 Security Architect 134103 152533 170720 Data Security Analyst 118098 145015 167325 Cybersecurity Engineer 114945 139680 185028 Cybersecurity Analyst 99183 118583 143318 Network Security Engineer 115915 141135 164658 IT Auditor – Technology 105245 129495 147683

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.