Network Specialist
Design, manage and repair IT networks for businesses.
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- What's it like to be a Network Specialist?
- How to become a Network Specialist
- Latest Network Specialist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Network Specialists
- Network Specialist role reviews
What's it like to be a Network Specialist?
Network Specialists ensure the optimal performance of networks of computers and other IT infrastructure. They analyse the performance of networks, working to maintain the best possible performance, flow of information and network security.
Tasks and duties
- Providing advice and troubleshooting problems in computer networks.
- Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining new and existing IT infrastructure, software, computer networks and server networks.
- Documenting network inventory and maintaining logs of diagnoses, faults, resolutions, repairs and emergencies.
- Assessing network workflow and security requirements.
- Monitoring and improving network performance.
- Upgrading networks with new software and hardware.
- Collecting and analysing network performance data.
How to become a Network Specialist
You usually need a bachelor degree to work as a Network Specialist. A Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification, or an equivalent level of experience may substitute for a university degree in some cases. Candidates with several years’ experience are preferred by many employers.
- Complete a bachelor degree in information technology, computer science or a similar field. This usually takes three years.
- Consider completing postgraduate study, such as a Master of Information Technology. This usually takes one to two years.
- Develop your skills and experience using network, server and cloud administration software.
- Consider joining professional associations such as the Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA) or the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to attend events and expand your professional network.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Network Specialist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cisco Technologies
Firewalls
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
Network Infrastructure
Switching
Network Services
Network Design
Network Security
Routing
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Latest Network Specialist reviews
May 2021
Exciting field with great career progression
Reviewer's QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
Specialisationnetwork security
The good thingsGood exposure of overall network and architecture
The challengesTroubleshooting issues can often take more time than anticipated.
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May 2021
Network Engineering is a misunderstood profession
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Information Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCisco Networking
The good thingsYou get exposed to a lot of new and cutting edge technology
The challengesExpect to work on the occasional late nights. Also find a place which is resourced well.
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