ICT network engineer
Also searched as: Ingeniero de redes de TIC · Ingeniero de redes · Network engineer · Especialista en redes
Code 2523.3
What does a ICT network engineer do?
The network engineer (network engineer o especialista en redes) designs and runs connectivity: LAN/WAN, perimeter security, Wi‑Fi and performance. Use this Job Dictionary profile to define networking as distinct from a generalist sysadmin.
How critical is this role
Connects strategy with day-to-day execution.
Keeps running the connectivity every other area depends on. An invisible role until the day it is missing.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- ICT network routing
- information security strategy
- ICT debugging tools
- ICT performance analysis methods
- computer programming
- mobile operating systems
- cloud technologies
Skills and competences
- analyse software specifications
- analyse network configuration and performance
- implement ICT network diagnostic tools
- apply information security policies
- debug software
- develop automated migration methods
- design computer network
- implement a virtual private network
- migrate existing data
- forecast future ICT network needs
- proporcionar documentación técnica
- use software design patterns
- use an application-specific interface
Transversal competences
- collect customer feedback on applications
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What to assess for this role
Assess design, troubleshooting and changes without unnecessary downtime.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a network engineer do?
- Plans topologies, configures gear and resolves connectivity and network-security incidents.
- Does it include cybersecurity?
- Partly (segmentation, firewalls); deep cybersecurity is usually another role.
- What to assess when hiring?
- Labs or real cases, change documentation and vendor work.
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences