Network system knowledge and skills
IoT Solution Specialists must be able to evaluate the existing system and propose the new equipment to potential clients for enhancing the services.
IoT Solution Specialists
Descriptions & Duties
- IoT Solution Specialists assess and propose IoT solutions to potential clients in different sectors.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Software tools knowledge and skills
IoT Solution Specialists must possess knowledge and skills of various software packages for IoT applications.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Typically have a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electronics, computer science, or related disciplines
Professional qualification
Corporate members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Information Discipline, or equivalent
Experience
4 to 6 years of working experience in telecommunications field
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- IoT Solution Specialists generally work in offices or data centres.
Tools
- Fibre optic fault locators
- IoT gateways and analytics platforms
- Lower‐power IoT sensors
- Low‐power wide‐area network (LPWAN) services
- Network analysers - Cable analysers; Local area network LAN analysers
- Network routers and servers
- WLAN wireless access network equipment and components
