0631 MOS Network Administrator — Civilian Career Guide
Installs, configures, and maintains Marine Corps network systems. Direct civilian IT career path with security clearance advantage.
CAREER PATHS
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TOP SALARY
$124,910.00
AVG SALARY
$103,828.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Network Administrator
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
Systems Administrator
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
Cloud Engineer
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 0631 Network Administrator veterans separating in the next 12 months should start here.
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File before separation. Every day = back-pay you can't recover. Free claims tracker covers 110+ conditions.
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Skills That Transfer
Recommended Certifications
These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.
How to pay for these — you likely don't pay out of pocket
- GI Bill: the Post-9/11 GI Bill reimburses licensing & certification test fees up to $2,000 per exam— and it doesn't use a full month of entitlement.
- While you're still in:your branch's Credentialing Assistance program can cover the full cost of many of these certs (often several thousand dollars a year) — check Marine Corps COOL ↗ for what's funded and current amounts.
- Tip: start certs before you separate — Credentialing Assistance is only for currently-serving members; after separation you shift to the GI Bill.
Credentials your 0631 qualifies you for
Civilian credentials mapped to this job by DoD COOL. A ✓ fundedtag means COOL / your branch's credentialing assistance can pay for it while you serve (the GI Bill covers exam fees after).
ETA International (ETA)
Cisco Systems, Inc.
CompTIA, Inc.
CompTIA, Inc.
CompTIA, Inc.
ETA International (ETA)
ETA International (ETA)
ETA International (ETA)
VA conditions commonly associated with 0631 service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Network Administrator role are commonly linked to the conditions below. This is awareness of what this job can lead to, not a promise of a rating. The VA decides every claim on your own diagnosis and evidence. If you deal with any of these, here is how each is rated.
Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Repetitive hand/keyboard or tool work compresses the wrist nerve.
See how it is rated →Helmets, NODs, and overhead work load the neck.
See how it is rated →Shift work, deployments, and weight changes are linked to it.
See how it is rated →A free accredited VSO can help you file any of these at no cost. Never pay a fee or a percentage of your back pay for claim help.
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0631 Network Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 0631 Network Administrator do?
Installs, configures, and maintains Marine Corps network systems. Direct civilian IT career path with security clearance advantage.
What civilian jobs can a 0631 Network Administrator transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 0631 (Marines MOS) Network Administrator include Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Cloud Engineer. These roles draw on the same skills and experience you built in service — see the full skill-to-career mapping above.
How much does a 0631 Network Administrator make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 0631 Network Administrator have median salaries ranging from about $96,800 to $124,910 per year, depending on the role, location, and your certifications and clearance. Figures are BLS median wage data for the matched occupations.
What certifications help a 0631 Network Administrator land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 0631 Network Administrator resume include CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CompTIA Network+, and AWS/Azure Certs. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 0631 Network Administrator bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 0631 Network Administrator develops, including Network administration, Windows/Linux servers, Cisco networking, Cybersecurity, and SATCOM. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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