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Evolving
Last Update: 3/13/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
31.8%
Median Score
Changing Fast
Evolving
Stable
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
What does this resilience result mean?
These roles are shifting as AI becomes part of everyday workflows. Expect new responsibilities and new opportunities.
AI Resilience Report for
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
They set up and manage computer networks to keep them running smoothly, making sure people can connect and access the internet and other resources.
This role is evolving
This career is labeled as "Evolving" because AI is increasingly being used to help with tasks like monitoring networks and predicting problems, making those processes faster and more efficient. Many routine tasks are now assisted by smart tools, but human skills are still crucial for physical tasks and problem-solving that require judgment and hands-on interaction.
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This career is labeled as "Evolving" because AI is increasingly being used to help with tasks like monitoring networks and predicting problems, making those processes faster and more efficient. Many routine tasks are now assisted by smart tools, but human skills are still crucial for physical tasks and problem-solving that require judgment and hands-on interaction.
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We aggregate scores from multiple models and supplement with employment projections for a more accurate picture of this occupation’s resilience. Expand to view all sources.
AI Resilience
AI Resilience Model v1.0
AI Task Resilience
CareerVillage's proprietary model that estimates how resilient each occupation's tasks are to AI automation and augmentation
Changing fast16.0%
16.0%
Microsoft's Working with AI
AI Applicability
Measures how applicable AI tools (like Bing Copilot) are to each occupation based on real usage patterns
Changing fast19.9%
19.9%
Anthropic's Observed Exposure
AI Resilience
Based on observed patterns of how Claude is being used across occupational tasks in real conversations
Changing fast12.7%
12.7%
Will Robots Take My Job
Automation Resilience
Estimates the probability of automation for each occupation based on research from Oxford University and other academic sources
Evolving36.4%
36.4%
Althoff & Reichardt
Economic Growth
Measured as "Wage bill" which is a long term projection for average wage × employment. It's the total labor income flowing to an occupation
Stable72.6%
72.6%
Medium Demand
Labor Market Outlook
We use BLS employment projections to complement the AI-focused assessments from other sources.
Learn about this scoreGrowth Rate (2024-34):
-4.2%
Growth Percentile:
13.0%
Annual Openings:
14,300
Annual Openings Pct:
61.4%
Analysis of Current AI Resilience
Network and Computer Admin
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
What's changing and what's not
Many routine tasks in network administration are now given smart tools. For example, modern network software uses AI and machine learning to analyze usage data and plan capacity. Experts note that leading vendors (Cisco, IBM, etc.) are adding AI into network planning tools, helping predict future bandwidth needs and optimize traffic without a human checking every detail [1] [2].
Similarly, AI‐powered monitors can flag unusual traffic patterns or system failures faster than manual monitoring, reducing false alerts for admins [2] [1]. In disaster recovery, guides report that AI can scan system logs to predict outages and automatically trigger predefined recovery steps (like rerouting traffic or starting backups), which cuts response time [2] [2].
Other tasks remain mainly manual today. Things like physically loading tapes or installing printers and wiring still need human hands. So far we found no AI product that climbs a ladder or plugs in cables!
Likewise, helping a colleague understand a system or tweaking a PBX often involves human judgment, not an algorithm. In short, many computer monitoring and backup tasks are aided by AI, but purely hands‐on or teaching tasks still rely on people [2] [2].
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AI in the real world
Key AI tools are already available, so adoption can grow. Industry reports say most network gear makers and software providers are integrating automation and AI into their products [1] [2]. This means companies can buy AI features (for example, analytics dashboards or automated alerts) today.
The promise is big economic benefits: studies note that AI can cut operating costs and IT workload by predicting problems and automating routine fixes [1] [2]. For businesses facing high downtime costs, this is attractive.
Adoption pace will depend on trade-offs. Implementing AI systems can be expensive and tricky, so smaller firms may move slowly. Also, many organizations keep experienced admins “in the loop” since networks are critical.
There are few regulatory or ethical roadblocks in networking – it’s mostly a technical and business decision. In the end, AI in this field is viewed as a helpful assistant. It may take years to fully automate everything, but for now most experts see AI as boosting human admins (for example, by handling tedious monitoring) rather than replacing them [1] [2].
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Career: Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Parent Careers
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$96,800
Jobs (2024)
331,500
Growth (2024-34)
-4.2%
Annual Openings
14,300
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Train people in computer system use.
2
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
3
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
4
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
5
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
6
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
7
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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