Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a network administrator:
Configure networks65% automatable
Monitor performance75% automatable
Troubleshoot issues50% automatable
Maintain security55% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
+18%
layoffs
28,220 workers laid off in related industries (7 AI-related)
+1%
employment
-1.5% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)57%
Industry Layoffs+18%
Employment Trends (BLS)+1%
Final Score76%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
Software-defined networking
AI network management
Cloud services
What AI Cannot Replace
Complex troubleshooting
Architecture
Security
Hybrid environments
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Cloud networking
Security certifications
Automation
Architecture
Key Skills for This Role
Network ProtocolsTroubleshootingSecurity
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.