Computer Network Support Specialists

Code: 15-1231.00
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Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
Steady Demand
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Alternative Tech Titles

Computer Network Specialist IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant) Network Specialist Network Support Specialist Network Technical Analyst Network Technician Personal Computer Network Analyst Systems Specialist

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Back up network data.
  • Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
  • Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows Server UNIX Shell
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Network monitoring software
WildPackets OmniPeek Network Analyzer Wireshark

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics product and service development
Communications
telecommunications multimedia
Business
customer service management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
listen and understand what people say communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen use rules to solve problems

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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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