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ICT network architect

ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components.

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Description

ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

network standards system design network engineering business process modelling ICT security legislation ICT network routing ICT network security risks ICT networking hardware

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ICT project management methodologies attack vectors network management system tools ICT network simulation ICT security standards Process-based management Agile project management legal requirements of ICT products Cisco organisational resilience procurement of ICT network equipment lean project management internet governance

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify suppliers design computer network use an application-specific interface assess ICT knowledge forecast future ICT network needs maintain information network hardware design ICT hardware placement use back-up and recovery tools implement a virtual private network implement ICT security policies design process maintain internet protocol configuration develop creative ideas define ICT network design policies implement a firewall analyse business requirements define technical requirements analyse network bandwidth requirements implement ICT network diagnostic tools adjust ICT system capacity

OPTIONALOptional competences

automate cloud tasks perform ICT troubleshooting implement spam protection design for organisational complexity apply technical communication skills develop with cloud services manage staff design cloud architecture monitor communication channels' performance provide cost benefit analysis reports perform resource planning protect personal data and privacy design cloud networks build business relationships

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

55 total

28 essential · 27 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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