Ict Network Architect ICT Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Ict Network Architect Do?
ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components.
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Where Do I Start?
Business Process Modelling
The tools, methods and notations such as Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), used to describe and analyse the characteristics of a business process and model its further development.
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Skills You Need to Become an Ict Network Architect
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBusiness Process Modelling knowledge
The tools, methods and notations such as Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), used to describe and analyse the characteristics of a business process …
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EssentialIct Network Security Risks knowledge
The security risk factors, such as hardware and software components, devices, interfaces and policies in ICT networks, risk assessment techniques that can be applied to assess the severity and the …
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EssentialIct Security Legislation knowledge
The set of legislative rules that safeguards information technology, ICT networks and computer systems and legal consequences which result from their misuse. Regulated measures include firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus software …
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EssentialIct Networking Hardware knowledge
The ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems.
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EssentialIct Network Routing knowledge
The processes and techniques for choosing the best paths within an ICT network through which a packet can travel.
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EssentialAnalyse Business Requirements skill
Study clients' needs and expectations for a product or service in order to identify and resolve inconsistencies and possible disagreements of involved stakeholders.
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EssentialAssess Ict Knowledge skill
Evaluate the implicit mastery of skilled experts in an ICT system to make it explicit for further analysis and usage.
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EssentialDefine Technical Requirements skill
Specify technical properties of goods, materials, methods, processes, services, systems, software and functionalities by identifying and responding to the particular needs that are to be satisfied according to customer requirements.
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EssentialDesign Process skill
Identify the workflow and resource requirements for a particular process, using a variety of tools such as process simulation software, flowcharting and scale models.
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EssentialDevelop Creative Ideas skill
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
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EssentialIdentify Suppliers skill
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts …
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EssentialProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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EssentialAdjust Ict System Capacity skill
Change the scope of an ICT system by adding or reallocating additional ICT system components, such as network components, servers or storage to meet capacity or volume demands.
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EssentialAnalyse Network Bandwidth Requirements skill
Study the requirements on the transmission capacity of an ICT network or other telecommunication system.
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EssentialDefine Ict Network Design Policies skill
Specify policies, principles, rules, processes and criteria for the design, planning and realisation of ICT networks.
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EssentialDesign Computer Network skill
Develop and plan ICT networks, such as wide area network and local area network, that connect computers using cable or wireless connections and allow them to exchange data and assess …
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EssentialDesign Ict Hardware Placement skill
Describe and plan how cables and related hardware items will be placed throughout the building.
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EssentialForecast Future Ict Network Needs skill
Identify current data traffic and estimate how growth will affect the ICT network.
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EssentialImplement Ict Network Diagnostic Tools skill
Use software tools or components that monitor ICT network parameters, such as performance and throughput, provide data and statistics, diagnose errors, failures or bottlenecks and support decision making.
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EssentialMaintain Information Network Hardware skill
Assess the functionality and identify faults in the infrastructure of an information network, perform routine maintenance tasks which prevent failure and repair tasks in order to ensure permanent availability to …
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EssentialMaintain Internet Protocol Configuration skill
Apply Internet Protocol Configuration (ipconfig) to gather data on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration values in order to identify devices and their IP addresses.
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OptionalAgile Project Management knowledge
The agile project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalIct Network Simulation knowledge
The methods and tools which enable modelling of the ICT network behaviour by calculating the data exchange among entities or capturing and reproducing characteristics from a functioning network.
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OptionalInternet Governance knowledge
The principles, regulations, norms and programs that shape the evolution and use of internet, such as internet domain names management, registries and registrars, according to ICANN/IANA regulations and recommendations, IP …
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OptionalLean Project Management knowledge
The lean project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalOrganisational Resilience knowledge
The strategies, methods and techniques that increase the organisation's capacity to protect and sustain the services and operations that fulfil the organisational mission and create lasting values by effectively addressing …
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OptionalCisco knowledge
The products available from the network equipment provider Cisco and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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OptionalIct Security Standards knowledge
The standards regarding ICT security such as ISO and the techniques required to ensure compliance of the organisation with them.
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OptionalLegal Requirements Of Ict Products knowledge
The international regulations related to the development and use of ICT products.
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OptionalProcess-Based Management knowledge
The process-based management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalIct Project Management Methodologies knowledge
The methodologies or models for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals, such methodologies are Waterfall, Incremental, V-Model, Scrum or Agile and using project …
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OptionalNetwork Management System Tools knowledge
The software or hardware tools which enable monitoring, analysis and supervision of individual network components or network parts within a larger network system.
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OptionalProcurement Of Ict Network Equipment knowledge
The products available from network equipment providers and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalBuild Business Relationships skill
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalPerform Ict Troubleshooting skill
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
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OptionalPerform Resource Planning skill
Estimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
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OptionalProvide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports skill
Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project …
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OptionalMonitor Communication Channels' Performance skill
Search for possible faults. Perform visual checks. Analyse system indicators and use diagnostic devices.
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