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Network and Computer Systems Administrators resume skills and keywords

In 345 Network and Computer Systems Administrators job postings from 213 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Troubleshooting (60 %), Communication (59 %), Linux (47 %), Security clearance (37 %) and Active Directory (35 %). Of the top 40 skills, 33 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 7 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Network and Computer Systems Administrators job postings

Skills requested in 345 Network and Computer Systems Administrators job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Troubleshooting60 %Hard skill
Communication59 %Soft skill
Linux47 %Tool
Security clearance37 %Certification
Active Directory35 %Tool
PowerShell33 %Tool
Python30 %Tool
Bash28 %Tool
Backup27 %Hard skill
Virtualization27 %Hard skill
AWS26 %Tool
Azure25 %Tool
Collaboration24 %Soft skill
Problem Solving22 %Soft skill
Microsoft Office22 %Tool
VMware21 %Tool
Windows Server21 %Tool
Cybersecurity21 %Hard skill
Security+20 %Certification
DHCP20 %Hard skill
Access Control19 %Hard skill
Leadership19 %Soft skill
VPN19 %Hard skill
Ansible18 %Tool
Intune18 %Hard skill
IT Infrastructure17 %Hard skill
Identity and access management17 %Hard skill
Technical Support16 %Hard skill
Attention to detail14 %Soft skill
Disaster Recovery14 %Hard skill
APIs14 %Hard skill
TCP/IP13 %Hard skill
Continuous improvement13 %Hard skill
Agile12 %Hard skill
Standard operating procedures12 %Hard skill
Jira12 %Tool
Customer service12 %Soft skill
Google Workspace12 %Tool
Mentoring12 %Soft skill
Printer11 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (18)

Soft skills (7)

Tools and software (13)

Certifications and licenses (2)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these network and computer systems administrators postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

information technology 23 %configuration management 17 %national security 17 %dns/dhcp 16 %mobile devices 13 %technical issues 13 %endpoint management 13 %hardware/software 12 %non technical 12 %install configure 12 %user accounts 12 %management tools 11 %escalation point 10 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Network and Computer Systems Administrators resume example. Then prepare for the Network and Computer Systems Administrators interview questions that test them.

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Network and Computer Systems Administrators resume?

In 345 Network and Computer Systems Administrators job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Troubleshooting (60 %), Communication (59 %), Linux (47 %), Security clearance (37 %) and Active Directory (35 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Network and Computer Systems Administrators resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 7 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (59 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Network and Computer Systems Administrators postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Linux (47 %), Security clearance (37 %), Active Directory (35 %), PowerShell (33 %), Python (30 %) and Bash (28 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 345 public Network and Computer Systems Administrators job postings at 213 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (201), Lever (97) and Ashby (47). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 345. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 345 public job postings for network and computer systems administrators roles (titles such as Systems Administrator, System Administrator, IT Systems Administrator and Senior Systems Administrator) at 213 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 201, Lever 97 and Ashby 47. Employers in the sample include SpaceX, GRVTY, Accenture Federal Services, Freedom Technology Solutions Group, C3EL and Anduril Industries. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 345. Updated quarterly. Download the data: network-and-computer-systems-administrators-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.