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Overview
ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communication equipment and networked devices such as printers, repeaters and storage networks.
In job descriptions, look for network routing, bandwidth analysis, firewalls, VPNs, diagnostic tools, security policies, communication equipment, user-reported incidents and performance configuration.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
ICT network technician work is operational network support. The role can include installing communication equipment, configuring routing, checking bandwidth, maintaining printers or storage networks and resolving incidents reported by users.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes network standards, routing, hardware, security risks, firewalls, VPN, diagnostic tools and ICT security policies. Some roles add supplier contact, repeaters, anti-virus implementation or capacity adjustment for changing traffic.
Salary context
Pay should be compared by network criticality, incident responsibility, security exposure and independence in configuration. A technician handling firewall, VPN and performance decisions has a different profile from a role focused on device installation and basic user tickets.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward network administration, security testing, network engineering, cloud architecture support, procurement of network equipment or team coordination. Strong progression usually rests on stable troubleshooting, clear documentation and reliable change handling.
Good to know
Check whether the advert is field installation, service desk escalation, infrastructure maintenance or security support. Ask which routing tools, hardware, firewalls, VPNs and diagnostic systems are used, and how incidents are prioritised.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Computer Network Support Specialists
15-1231.00
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Occupation group
Computer network and systems technicians (3513)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/64c7d461-152c-477f-a8e2-c2c537e9d617 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3513.2 |
| ISCO group | 3513 |
| Concept type | Occupation |