Want a career that involves installing, optimizing, and repairing a company's computer network, while helping users with technical issues?

That's the network technician job description in a nutshell.

Essentially, this role is about ensuring all the parts of a computer network (hardware, software, servers, printers, individual workstations, etc.) run smoothly and efficiently.

But what does that mean in terms of tasks? What exactly would you be doing each day?

In this post, we walk you through some typical network technician duties and responsibilities.

We also outline the key skills you need to get hired, the salary you can expect, and how to get started with training.

Get a snapshot of life at work and see if becoming a network technician is right for you.

Have you seen the latest job outlook for computer networking careers? So many of these occupations are booming right now, as we move further and further into digital dependency.

There are very few businesses who don't rely on computers—and specifically, computer network technology—for everyday operations.

From governments to private corporations, start-ups to medium-sized businesses: networking is the new normal.

The problem is, as our digital networks grow more complex, they become much harder to setup, maintain, protect, and enhance.