Network Technician

General Characteristics

Provides daily operations support and maintenance for network systems (including wireless). Proactively monitors networks to provide stable, dependable network services across multiple platforms. Configures and troubleshoots computer networks. Maintains LAN/WAN/wireless operations by working with network facility and hardware/software vendors to ensure timely problem resolution. Maintains and utilizes network management applications to identify network faults, to ensure the provision of data or other telecommunications access to customers, and the movement of information from one location to the other.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

0 to 1 year of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments.

Learner/entry level role. Works on projects/systems/issues of small to medium complexity. Provides daily operations support and maintenance for network systems. Works on one project at a time as a project team member. Functions, somewhat independently, under general direction of senior technicians/engineers, supervisors or managers. Generally follows documented procedures and checklists.