Group
Occupation
272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
First release
272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
Cloud Engineers and Network Architects are excluded from this occupation. Cloud Engineers are included in Occupation 273331 Cloud Engineer. Network Architects are included in Occupation 272133 Network Architect.
Specialisations
- ICT Infrastructure Engineer
- ICT Network Engineer
- ICT Systems Integrator
- Network Analyst
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Builds, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks and systems
- Researches, analyses, manages and monitors network infrastructure
- Ensures the ongoing performance of networks and systems
- Develops and modifies software and network programs through use of programming code
- Configures, installs and maintains computer hardware and software
- Develops and documents project plans and procedures regarding system configuration, incident resolutions, and system and network maintenance
- Plans, develops and implements network security measures, policies and procedures
- Develops testing procedures and audits computer hardware, software, networks and systems
- Provides technical support to resolve computer network and system issues