Computer network professionals
Computer network professionals research, analyze and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimise performance.
Skill level: Highly skilledCheck your Wage
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Computer network professionals - from $3,495 to $10,819 per month - 2026.
- A Computer network professionals typically earns between $3,495 and $7,197 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,011 and $8,450 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
Salary Calculator
Tasks and duties
- 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 that 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
- 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
