Network architect

6 skills

Find out more about the role of a Network architect and the skills you need to do it.

  • Governance and assurance

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can understand technical governance. You can participate in or deliver the assurance of a service.

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  • IT infrastructure (network architect)

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can support, design and implement infrastructure technologies and solutions. These can include computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), and open source packages and solutions. They can also include virtual and cloud computing such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).

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  • Systems design

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can create the specification and design of systems to meet defined business needs. You can work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You can visualise the ideal user service and come up with design ideas and possible design approaches. You can effectively explore different approaches to solving problems.

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  • Systems integration (network architect)

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can understand and design network services that integrate with existing or new services, including cloud services and infrastructure.

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  • Technical understanding

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can demonstrate knowledge of the specific technologies necessary to fulfil the responsibilities and tasks of the role. You can apply the required breadth and depth of technical knowledge. You can actively keep informed of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies.

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  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution

    GOVUK DDAT Framework

    You can think laterally to break a problem down into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. You can troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities that can include computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), and open source packages and solutions. They can also include virtual and cloud computing such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).

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