Networking & Infrastructure Pathway - Technology and Military Success Academy

Why this pathway helps

Outcome	What you gain
Job readiness	Exam-aligned skills mapped to real roles.
Career mobility	Clear steps from foundational to advanced practice.
Modern stack	Security, automation, and cloud practices baked in.

Salary snapshots (US): Beginner $60,000–$90,000 • Intermediate $95,000–$135,000 • Advanced $135,000–$180,000 (ranges synthesized from BLS OEWS 2024/2025 and Glassdoor 2025).

Beginner

Typical salary: $60,000–$90,000

IT Specialist – Networking

Models, devices, cabling, IP, and troubleshooting.

Role alignment: Network Support Intern, NOC Tier-1

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CompTIA Network+

Routing/switching, wireless, security, troubleshooting.

Role alignment: Network Technician, Junior Network Admin

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CompTIA A+

Endpoint and OS troubleshooting, scripting, security hygiene.

Role alignment: Desktop Support, Field Technician

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Cisco CCST Networking

Cisco entry-level networking and device operations.

Role alignment: Junior Network Technician, Cabling/Install Tech

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Intermediate

Typical salary: $95,000–$135,000

Cisco CCNA

IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, wireless, security fundamentals, automation.

Role alignment: Network Administrator, Network Engineer (associate)

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CompTIA Linux+

Linux admin, networking, security, shell automation.

Role alignment: Linux Administrator, Systems Administrator

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CompTIA Cloud+

Virtualization, storage, networking & automation in hybrid.

Role alignment: Infrastructure Engineer, Virtualization Admin

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Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Identities, compute, storage, networking, monitoring on Azure.

Role alignment: Systems/Cloud Administrator (hybrid ops)

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Advanced

Typical salary: $135,000–$180,000

Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Security)

Advanced routing, SD-WAN, automation, & security for large nets.

Role alignment: Senior Network Engineer, Network Architect

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VMware VCP-DCV

vSphere design/ops, storage, availability, lifecycle.

Role alignment: Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Engineer

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