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name: ict-network-administrator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'ICT network administrator' (also: network manager, network specialist, network administrators, network support, networks administrator). Use when the user asks for typical ICT network administrator work such as: Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.; Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.; Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals."
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# Ict Network Administrator

ICT network administrators maintain operation of a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network, including LAN, WAN, intranet, and internet. They perform network address assignment, management and implementation of routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, BGP, routing table configurations and certain implementations of authentication. They perform maintenance and administration of servers (file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems), desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, IP communications, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches as well as a vast array of additional technologies inclusive of both hardware and software.

## Core workflow

1. Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
2. Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
3. Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
4. Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
5. Document network support activities.
6. Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
7. Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
8. Install and configure wireless networking equipment.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adjust ICT system capacity
- analyse network bandwidth requirements
- apply ICT system usage policies
- cloud technologies
- computer programming
- cyber attack counter-measures
- define firewall rules
- design computer network
- digital systems
- forecast future ICT network needs
- ICT network routing
- ICT network security risks
- ICT performance analysis methods
- ICT security legislation
- ICT system programming

## Hot technologies

- Splunk Enterprise
- MySQL
- Teradata Database
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ServiceNow
- Structured query language SQL
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Visual Basic

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/81480b40-a318-47f3-9b2c-56b69ed67d95), O*NET 30.3 (15-1231.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
