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 skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Computer network professionals - from $6,366 to $10,668 per month - 2025.
- A Computer network professionals typically earns between $6,366 and $10,551 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $7,144 and $11,538 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Network Engineer in Australian Capital Territory in information and communication earned minimum $60,000.00 and maximum $110,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Network Engineer in New South Wales in information and communication earned minimum $130,000.00 and maximum $85,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Network Engineer in Northern Territory in information and communication earned minimum $65,000.00 and maximum $100,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- 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
