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name: ict-network-engineer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'ICT network engineer' (also: networks designer, networks developer, network configurator, network developer, network engineers, networks engineer). Use when the user asks for typical ICT network engineer 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 Engineer

ICT network engineers implement, maintain and support computer networks. They also perform network modelling, analysis, and planning. They may also design network and computer security measures. They may research and recommend network and data communications 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)

- analyse network configuration and performance
- analyse software specifications
- apply information security policies
- cloud technologies
- collect customer feedback on applications
- computer programming
- debug software
- define technology strategy
- design computer network
- develop automated migration methods
- forecast future ICT network needs
- ICT debugging tools
- ICT network routing
- ICT performance analysis methods
- implement a virtual private network

## 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/cf2b03cd-feb7-4f47-90f6-ff1ed6016d3d), O*NET 30.3 (15-1231.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
