ANZSCO 263111 – Computer Network and System Engineer

ANZSCO 263111 – Computer Network and System Engineer

Description

Computer Network and Systems Engineer plans, develops, deploys, tests and optimizes network and system services, taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations, and provides troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems. Computer Network and Systems engineer are involved in the design, installation, repair and service of computers and associated equipment.(Read More)

Skill level: 1

Specializations

• Computer Network Engineer
• Computer Systems Integrator

Skills Assessment Authority

• ACS (Australian Computer Society)

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

• Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

Visa Provision

As the occupation features on the MLTSSL as an occupation in demand in Australia, it is possible to apply for any of the visas in the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Visas in this category include the Skilled Independent 189, the Skilled Nominated 190, the Skilled Regional Nominated 489 or the Skilled Regional Sponsored 489 visas. In addition there is also the opportunity of applying for a number of employer sponsored visas if you have a firm offer of employment.

Unit Group: 2631 Computer Network Professionals

Description

The job of a Computer Network and System Engineer in Australia is to research, analyses and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor and optimize performance, and troubleshoot and provide user support.

Tasks

• 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 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
• providing network programming in support of specific business needs and requirements
• 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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

• 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
• 263112 Network Administrator
• 263113 Network Analyst

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same MCSE group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

English Requirement

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

Closely Related Core ICT Units

• Computer Communication
• Computer Network Design
• Computer Network management
• Computer Network programming
• Computer Network protocols
• Data communications – (WAN, LAN)
• Mobile technologies
• Operating systems – (Unix, Linux, Xenix, Network OS)
• Wireless technologies – (Wireless Communication, Microwave Communication)

Brief Description

It is designated for the maintenance setup and the use of the various networking materials. Like communication between the computer networks. A computer network is simply a collection of computer and other related equipment connected together to communicate and exchange information. Careful planning is needed to design an efficient and reliable computer network. successfully send and receive information, devices on both sides of a communication exchange must accept and follow convention according. Help for network protocols can be built into software, hardware sometimes it can made both options. Data communications include the various long or short data communication like WLAN and LAN. Operating system like UNIX, Linux, and network OS are also used.

Additional Closely Related ICT Units

• Assembler Languages – (Assembler Programming)
• Client / Server related hardware and software
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Logic Design
• Computer organization
• Digital and signal processing
• Digital circuits – (VLSI Design, Integrated Circuit Design)
• Digital technology
• Introduction to ICT – (Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Theory, Introduction to Business Computing, Computer Science I)
• Microprocessors
• Microwave technology
• Network Component technologies
• Network security
• Optical communication technology
• Peripherals and Interfacing
• Project Management
• Satellite communications

Brief Description

Computer network and system engineer uses the assembler languages or assembler programming languages. Hand to hand it also maintains the relation between client and server relational hardware and software relation. It occupants the computer architecture and computational logical design also the computer organization. Digital and signal processing for various output and input purposes. Digital circuits like VLSI design and integrated circuit design are also used. Here it also includes the microprocessors, microwave technology, network component technologies and network security are also used. Over all it is designated for the maintenance setup and the use of the various networking materials.