Mackay

Systems Administrator

System Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operations of an organisation’s computer network systems. These can include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranets, wireless networks and associated hardware and software.

As a System Administrator you’ll be configuring, updating and maintaining system equipment and peripherals — as well as training systems users, troubleshooting faults and managing downtimes.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $117,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a systems administrator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)

Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cloud Computing)

Online
15 months
$5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $12,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering)

Blended
24 months
$17,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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