What can I do in network systems management?
Network systems managers design, implement, secure and manage business networks. Specific
jobs in this career field include help desk and PC support, network administrator,
network manager, network designer, network engineer, system administrator, routing
and switching specialist, Linux/UNIX system administrator or network security specialist.
What characteristics and skills do I need to work in this field?
Working in the network systems management field requires professionals to be excellent
communicators, as well as have a strong interest in technical details. It requires
strong analytical skills and technical understanding of networked data, voice and
images, as well as an understanding of how to strategically apply this knowledge to
the networks of any business.
Where can I work?
Individuals in this field can work in varied settings, including corporations, non-profit
agencies, colleges and universities, and government agencies.
What does Trident Technical College offer?
With a focus on local and wide area networks, Trident Technical College’s Network
Systems Management department teaches 32 classes supporting the Network Systems Management
Associate Degree and nine certificate programs.
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Data Center Technician Career Stack
Build your tech skill set and contribute to the growing need for data center technicians.
Career stack programs combine several certificates into a manageable program plan.
Within a year, you can finish a career stack with several completed certificates and
the experience you need to enter the workforce.
Start your career in data centers with the Data Center Technician Career Stack. By
combining the CompTIA Systems Specialist and CISCO Certified Network Associate certificate
programs, students will learn the fundamentals of networking and internetworking;
router and switch configuration; and installing, troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise-level
hardware.
The courses in the stack will prepare students to pursue several industry certifications,
including CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications, and the CISCO Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) credential.
This career stack is great for new or current students who are interested in a career
path working in data centers. The stack is also an ideal starting point for students
interested in earning an Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Management.
Recommended Sequence of Course
A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree
requirements efficiently. Click here for the Network Systems Management associate sample program.
Network Systems Management, AAS - Career Outlook