Computer network support specialist, Mātanga tautoko whatunga rorohiko
Also known as
- Network analyst, network engineer, IT network administrator, network specialist, network administrator, network connections engineer, network support engineer
Computer network support specialists check, test and maintain an organisation's digital network systems. They may help staff with internet access and make sure networks are secure.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$69K to $120K
Most common
$153K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Computer network support specialists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Analyse security of systems, network, or data.
- Resolve computer network problems.
- Document network-related activities or tasks.
- Configure computer networks.
- Install computer software.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
- Provide technical support for computer network issues.
You usually need experience to become a computer network support specialist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in computer network support roles
- a relevant tertiary qualification in information and communications technology, network and cloud techonology, computer and information sciences or similar area
- a relevant industry-based certification
- knowledge of computer networks and information technology
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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