ICT network technician

ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They also analyse and fix network-related problems reported by users.

Alternative Labels

assistant network administrator

IT network technician

network engineer

network maintenance professional

networks technician

network technician

network technicians

system engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust ICT system capacity analyse network bandwidth requirements analyse network configuration and performance create solutions to problems identify suppliers implement ICT network diagnostic tools implement ICT safety policies implement a firewall implement a virtual private network implement anti-virus software install electronic communication equipment install signal repeaters maintain internet protocol configuration provide technical documentation use back-up and recovery tools use precision tools

Essential Knowledge

ICT network cable limitations ICT network routing ICT network security risks ICT networking hardware

Optional Skills and Competences

design cloud architecture implement spam protection migrate existing data perform ICT security testing remove computer virus or malware from a computer solder electronics

Optional Knowledge

Cisco ICT communications protocols ICT debugging tools ICT security legislation ICT system programming concepts of telecommunications electronics principles network management system tools procurement of ICT network equipment

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/64c7d461-152c-477f-a8e2-c2c537e9d617

Status

released

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