How to hire a networking administrator lead

How to hire a networking administrator lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step networking administrator lead hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a networking administrator lead job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new networking administrator lead
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your networking administrator lead job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a networking administrator lead for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect networking administrator lead also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of networking administrator leads and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Networking Administrator Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Networking Administrator Lead	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$34-59
   Windows System Administrator	A Windows System Administrator maintains the systems and servers of a Windows operating system. They evaluate and modify the system's performance.	$28-50
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Network Hardware
   • Routers
   • Switches
   • SolarWinds
   • VMware
   • BGP
   • Windows Server
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Firewall
   • Lan
   • Technical Support
   • Lan Wan
   • Network Security
   • DOD

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and support remote computing (VPN).
   • Recommend, install, manage, and secure college-wide network infrastructure including servers, storage, and switches.
   • Authore and implement procedures for managing three campus area networks, consisting of over 750 switches and 3,500 clients.
   • Plan and manage technical and operational activities associate with database administration of databases and associate servers.
   • Convert small business PBX users to new VOIP services.
   • Assign as lead for VOIP contract implementation project once approve.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your networking administrator lead job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A networking administrator lead can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, networking administrator leads' average salary in georgia is 38% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level networking administrator leads 43% less than senior-level networking administrator leads.
   • Certifications. A networking administrator lead with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a networking administrator lead's salary.

   Average networking administrator lead salary

   $94,158yearly

   $45.27 hourly rate

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   Entry-level networking administrator lead salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a networking administrator lead job description

   A networking administrator lead job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a networking administrator lead job description:

   Networking administrator lead job description example

   Texas Homeless Network (THN) is a non-profit membership-based organization assisting communities strategically plan to prevent and end homelessness. THN works to end homelessness in Texas by collaborating with all communities, large and small, across the state to build systems to achieve this goal. We coordinate local and national advocacy efforts, data collection and research, host two statewide conferences a year, and serve as the host agency for the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) where we assist in the coordination of programs and funding. THN serves as the state lead for VISTA projects related to homelessness throughout Texas. We partner with service providers, local homeless coalitions, and other community organizations that intersect with the issues surrounding homelessness. Some of our current and previous projects include: Continuum of Care planning, coordination of Coordinated Entry, resource and program development, Employment Navigation program development and training, coalition building, community engagement, and volunteer program development. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
   
   Member Duties : THN's VISTA Leader will support program growth and sustainability by: assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of new members; strengthening individual project growth and success through ongoing member communication, support and trainings, and monitoring member reporting; promoting member and project successes and impacts in local communities; tracking, evaluating and analyzing the accomplishments and challenges of both individual projects and the THN VISTA Program. The outcome will allow community partners to expand their efforts to provide housing and other services to persons at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
   
   Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .
   Terms :
   
   Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
   
   Service Areas :
   
   Community Outreach , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness .
   
   Skills :
   
   Team Work , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Communications , General Skills .

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5. Post your job

   To find networking administrator leads for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any networking administrator leads they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level networking administrator leads with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your networking administrator lead job on Zippia to find and attract quality networking administrator lead candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit networking administrator leads, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with networking administrator lead applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new networking administrator lead

   Once you've selected the best networking administrator lead candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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