Computer network professionals research, analyze and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimise performance.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Computer network professionals - from $2,415 to $6,542 per month - 2024.
- A Computer network professionals typically earns between $2,415 and $4,292 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,802 and $4,890 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Analyzing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems
- Researching, analyzing, evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure that networks are configured to operate at optimal performance
- Assessing and recommending improvements to network operations and integrated hardware, software, communications and operating systems
- Providing specialist skills in supporting and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies
- Installing, configuring, testing, maintaining and administering new and upgraded networks, software database applications, servers and workstations
- Preparing and maintaining procedures and documentation for network inventory, and recording diagnosis and resolution of network faults, enhancements and modifications to networks, and maintenance instructions
- Monitoring network traffic, and activity, capacity and usage to ensure continued integrity and optimal network performance
