Average MCSE Salary 2018
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Modern Networks are vast, sophisticated and intricate. Network Administrators today need to be extremely well-versed with a company's network to be able to plug security holes, ensure packets are being delivered to the right destination and troubleshoot any problems with the network. IT professionals are required to be comfortable with a host of network tools and technology at a fundamental level while administrators need to understand the working of the tool and rightly interpret the results. In addition to the servers and clients that are the end-points in network environments, administrators should be in a position to handle network infrastructure as well. The MCSE Certification enables this expertise.
Microsoft Certifications Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Certifications from Microsoft allow information technology professionals to seek and gain expertise in handling Microsoft products. An MCSE certification specializes in the Microsoft Network with MS based systems servers and the course is revised frequently to include the latest technology and encourage innovation in the field.
An MCSE certified professional is well-versed in networking concepts, Virtualization technology, and systems management. He or she also gains knowledge about storage systems, identity and authorization within the network, across Microsoft's offices around the globe.
Remuneration of an MCSE Certified Professional
The average salary of an individual certified in MCSE is between $44,429 and $110, 757, depending on the designation within the organization.
Average salaries in MCSE vary greatly owing to the location, experience in the field, the current market and the benefits the company is currently offering. The certified professional does however; enjoy generous remuneration once certified.
MCSE and the Private Cloud
The MCSE certification for Private Cloud features in the list of the top five certifications of 2014. Cloud technology has been a gigantic leap in the field of networking, a path breaking innovation that has changed the way networks function. IT professionals specializing in Cloud technology are a cut above the rest, working with cutting-edge technology that is dynamic and developing at furious pace. There is enormous scope for innovation in Cloud technology, which remains in its nascent stage, despite having been introduced close to a decade ago.
According to a report by the IDC, the demand for cloud-ready IT workers will grow by 26% annually till the first half of 2015, after which it is expected to double. Currently, there are as many as seven million cloud-related opportunities up for grabs in the global market, translating to a 11 million strong vacancy by 2015. IT professionals will be well-placed to leverage the current demand in the Cloud space after an MCSE certification.
Professionals who have undergone the MCSE training can work on the Private Cloud, a highly sought after field by software professionals worldwide. The MCSE course has modules dedicated to building private Cloud solutions. Business organizations today are creating, developing and maintaining private Clouds, the new frontier in network technology.
Designation as an MCSE Certified Professional
IT Professionals who have completed an MCSE certification can also be awarded with one of the positions listed below.
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Information Technology (IT) Support Specialist
- Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)
- Information Technology (IT) Manager
MCSE as one of the top-paying certifications for 2014
The 2014 survey by Global Knowledge on Skills and Salary Survey, conducted with publishing firm and partner Penton lists the 15 top paying Certifications sought after by IT professionals in 2014. The MCSE certification features in the list of the top paying certifications this year, ranked at number 14.
The remuneration for an Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MCSE is also higher compared to Systems certifications like Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) Citrix Certified Administrator for XenDesktop (CCA) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Data Center Virtualization VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
The MCSE certification is one of the most highly sought after certifications in the IT industry. For more information on how you can start the process, fill out the form below for pricing information and a course syllabus.
If you're looking to get your hands dirty and start prepping for the exam, check out MCSE Prep series on the Intense School Resources site.
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References:
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Certification=Microsoft_Certified_Systems_Engineer_(MCSE)/Salary
http://www.intenseschool.com/boot_camp/microsoft/mcse_server2012_bootcamp.php
http://www.dabcc.com/article.aspx?id=27095
http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/top-paying-it-certifications-2014,1-1655.html
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