Network systems integrator vs junior systems administrator

The differences between network systems integrators and junior systems administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a network systems integrator and a junior systems administrator. Additionally, a junior systems administrator has an average salary of $62,225, which is higher than the $58,480 average annual salary of a network systems integrator.

The top three skills for a network systems integrator include lan, linux and network systems. The most important skills for a junior systems administrator are windows server, troubleshoot, and technical support.

Network systems integrator vs junior systems administrator overview

	Network Systems Integrator	Junior Systems Administrator
Yearly salary	$58,480	$62,225
Hourly rate	$28.12	$29.92
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	93,242	154,134
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Network systems integrator vs junior systems administrator salary

Network systems integrators and junior systems administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Network Systems Integrator	Junior Systems Administrator
Average salary	$58,480	$62,225
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $103,000	Between $51,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Jacobs Engineering Group
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between network systems integrator and junior systems administrator education

There are a few differences between a network systems integrator and a junior systems administrator in terms of educational background:

	Network Systems Integrator	Junior Systems Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Computer Science	Computer Science
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Network systems integrator vs junior systems administrator demographics

Here are the differences between network systems integrators' and junior systems administrators' demographics:

	Network Systems Integrator	Junior Systems Administrator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 86.0% Female, 14.0%	Male, 88.4% Female, 11.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 8.8% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 12.1% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between network systems integrator and junior systems administrator duties and responsibilities

Network systems integrator example responsibilities.

Construct spreadsheets for calculating and reporting data from warehouse management system, and manage equipment database for entire distribution center.
Develop and installing UNIX scripts as utilities for customer use.
Use test equipment to verify custom coax and CAT5 cables.
Configure switches, routers and fix problems with hardware and software.
Provide technical integration support, assist in the development of POS terminal software.
Utilize automated and manual testing systems in production and staging setups to identify and troubleshoot issues in preparation for production.

Junior systems administrator example responsibilities.

Manage Linux servers, running primarily CentOS.
Manage customer accounts and cases in Salesforce.
Load and manage customer provide encryption files.
Create, run and manage server back-ups monthly.
Develop PowerShell scripts to revamp and automate server build process.
Maintain and manage windows 2012 R2 in a virtual environment.

Network systems integrator vs junior systems administrator skills

Common network systems integrator skills

Lan, 15%
Linux, 12%
Network Systems, 11%
Lan Wan, 11%
Switches, 9%
Novell, 7%

Common junior systems administrator skills

Windows Server, 7%
Troubleshoot, 5%
Technical Support, 5%
System Administration, 5%
Switches, 5%
OS, 4%

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