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Network Security Administrator in New Haven, CT

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 New Haven, CT

123200 - 179200

Low
123200
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
148960
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
179200
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Systems Security Manager 161840 198520 234920 Systems Security Engineer 135520 161000 186200 Systems Security Administrator 126280 154840 183960 Security Architect 157920 179760 201040 Data Security Analyst 138880 171640 197400 Cybersecurity Engineer 135240 166320 218120 Cybersecurity Analyst 117320 139720 169680 Network Security Engineer 136920 167440 196000 IT Auditor – Technology 124600 152600 173880

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