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What is a network switching systems operator and maintainer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a network switching systems operator and maintainer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $43.46 an hour? That's $90,390 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNetwork Switching Systems Operator And MaintainerUS Average
Salary
7.1

Avg. Salary $90,390

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%

Asian 9.58%

Black or African American 5.62%

Hispanic or Latino 9.42%

Unknown 4.81%

White 70.26%

Gender

female 15.00%

male 85.00%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a network switching systems operator and maintainer

  1. Explore network switching systems operator and maintainer education requirements

    Most common network switching systems operator and maintainer degrees

    Bachelor's

    46.2 %

    High School Diploma

    30.8 %

    Master's

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific network switching systems operator and maintainer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Node36.73%
    Switches30.30%
    IP17.94%
    LAN15.03%
  3. Complete relevant network switching systems operator and maintainer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New network switching systems operators and maintainer learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a network switching systems operator and maintainer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real network switching systems operator and maintainer resumes.
  4. Research network switching systems operator and maintainer duties and responsibilities

    • Facilitate and manage policy approval process and post documentation on intranet.
    • Coordinate with multiple government agencies and DoD contractors to resolve physical security system failures for immediate maintenance and /or corrective action.
    • Experience with VSAT systems, CPN stacks, Linkway modems, and Cisco routers and switches.
    • Facilitate and manage policy approval process and post documentation on intranet.
  5. Apply for network switching systems operator and maintainer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a network switching systems operator and maintainer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average network switching systems operator and maintainer salary

The average network switching systems operator and maintainer salary in the United States is $90,390 per year or $43 per hour. Network switching systems operator and maintainer salaries range between $57,000 and $141,000 per year.

Average network switching systems operator and maintainer salary
$90,390 Yearly
$43.46 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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