2721 ICT Network Professionals
2721 ICT Network Professionals
Analyse and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, monitor and optimise network performance, and troubleshoot and provide user support.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
Cloud Engineers and Network Architects are excluded from this occupation. Cloud Engineers are included in Occupation 273331 Cloud Engineer. Network Architects are included in Occupation 272133 Network Architect.
Specialisations
- ICT Infrastructure Engineer
- ICT Network Engineer
- ICT Systems Integrator
- Network Analyst
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Builds, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks and systems
- Researches, analyses, manages and monitors network infrastructure
- Ensures the ongoing performance of networks and systems
- Develops and modifies software and network programs through use of programming code
- Configures, installs and maintains computer hardware and software
- Develops and documents project plans and procedures regarding system configuration, incident resolutions, and system and network maintenance
- Plans, develops and implements network security measures, policies and procedures
- Develops testing procedures and audits computer hardware, software, networks and systems
- Provides technical support to resolve computer network and system issues
272132 Network Administrator
Installs and maintains hardware and software, implements, monitors and optimises network environments and infrastructure, documents diagnosis and resolution of network-related incidents, manages network security, and attends to other operational tasks. May also perform tasks such as help desk technical support and user training.
Alternative titles
- Network Specialist
- Network Support
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Monitors, maintains and optimises network environments and infrastructure
- Coordinates, installs and maintains computer software and hardware
- Implements, maintains, improves and audits security measures to ensure network security
- Troubleshoots and provides technical support for network-related incidents
- Reviews and updates policies, procedures and documentation relating to network design, infrastructure and security
- Coordinates backup management of all local resources to prevent loss of information
272133 Network Architect
Designs, plans, implements and optimises network infrastructure. Develops and maintains network-related documentation, collaborates with clients to create network designs, evaluates network hardware and software for selection, and drives automation of network processes. May also engage in resolution of critical network incidents.
Network Analysts are excluded from this occupation. Network Analysts are included in Occupation 272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer.
Alternative title
- Network Designer
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Designs, plans, implements and optimises network architecture and infrastructure to align with business requirements and to meet specified operational parameters for capacity and performance
- Designs, reviews and implements network access and security technologies
- Considers network-related risks and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures
- Develops and maintains network documentation, including network diagrams and capabilities
- Collaborates with clients to create network designs and test plans
- Evaluates and selects network hardware and software
- Drives automation of network-related processes
- May resolve critical network incidents