Group
Occupation
273133 Network Architect
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
273133 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 273131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer.
Alternative title
- Network Designer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
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