Network Administrator Jobs in Arlington, TX
Arlington sits in the middle of one of the largest data center and enterprise networking markets in the country, and that spills straight into local hiring. When a manufacturer like GM Arlington Assembly runs a plant floor full of networked robotics, or when Arlington ISD keeps tens of thousands of students and staff online across dozens of campuses, someone has to keep the switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi running. That someone is a network administrator, and in this metro the role rarely sits idle.
Current network administrator Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Network Administrators
Network admin openings in Arlington cluster around large plants, the public sector, healthcare systems, and the managed service providers that support smaller local businesses. These are the employers most likely to be hiring:
- GM Arlington Assembly - plant-floor and enterprise networking supporting a heavily automated manufacturing operation.
- Arlington ISD - district-wide network and Wi-Fi across dozens of campuses and administrative sites.
- City of Arlington - municipal network infrastructure for public safety, utilities, and city operations.
- Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - hospital network uptime for clinical systems and connected medical devices.
- Medical City Arlington - HCA facility networking across a 493-bed hospital campus.
- D.R. Horton - corporate network support at the Arlington-based homebuilder headquarters.
Network Administrator Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level (0-2 years, CCNA or Network+): about $58,000 to $68,000
- Experienced (3-6 years): about $75,000 to $92,000
- Senior or lead network admin: about $95,000 to $120,000
These are local estimates and vary by employer, certifications, and whether you carry an on-call rotation. Full-time roles at hospitals, the city, and large manufacturers typically add health insurance, a retirement match, paid time off, and paid certification renewals.
How to Become a Network Administrator in Arlington
Most Arlington employers want a mix of certification and hands-on experience. Tarrant County College offers information technology and networking coursework that maps to entry-level roles, and UT Arlington's computer science and engineering programs feed the more advanced infrastructure jobs in the metro. The credential that opens the most doors is the CompTIA Network+ for entry level, followed by Cisco's CCNA as you move up. Texas does not require a state license to work as a network administrator, so certifications and a track record do the talking.
What the Job Involves
Day to day, a network admin configures and monitors switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points, troubleshoots connectivity outages, manages VPNs and VLANs, applies security patches, and documents the network. Expect after-hours maintenance windows and occasional on-call work, since network changes at a plant or hospital are often done when users are offline.
Skills Employers Look For
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and subnetting fundamentals
- Cisco or comparable switch and router configuration
- Firewall and VPN management
- Wireless network design and troubleshooting
- Network monitoring tools and clear documentation
- Calm, methodical troubleshooting under outage pressure
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington network admins start as help desk or desktop support technicians, move into network administration with a Network+ or CCNA, then advance to network engineer, infrastructure lead, or systems administration. From there the ladder runs toward cloud and security roles, which pay strongly across the DFW metro.
Related Careers in Arlington
If you are weighing network administration against nearby IT roles in Arlington, these are worth a look:
- Systems Administrator Jobs
- IT Support Specialist Jobs
- Desktop Support Technician Jobs
- Cloud Engineer Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to work as a network administrator in Texas?
No. Texas does not license network administrators. Employers rely on certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA plus hands-on experience rather than a state credential.
How long does it take to become a network administrator in Arlington?
Most people reach an entry-level network admin role in about two to four years, often by starting in help desk or desktop support while earning Network+ and then CCNA at Tarrant County College or through self-study.
Can you work as a network administrator remotely in Arlington?
Partly. Monitoring, configuration, and many changes can be done remotely, but hardware swaps, cabling, and plant-floor or hospital work require being on site, so most Arlington roles are hybrid with on-call coverage.
Which Arlington employer pays the most for network administrators?
Large manufacturers like GM Arlington Assembly and the major hospital systems tend to pay at the top of the local range, especially for senior admins who carry on-call responsibility for critical infrastructure.
Is CCNA worth it for Arlington network jobs?
Yes. Across DFW postings, Cisco environments are common, and a CCNA is one of the fastest ways to move from entry-level pay into the mid and senior salary tiers.
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