Analytical skills
Network Engineers & Specialists have to examine data networks and develop the best option based on the needs and resources of the organisation.
Network Engineers & Specialists
Descriptions & Duties
- Network Engineers & Specialists design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs) , wide area networks (WANs) , intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely 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:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically 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
Interpersonal skills
Network Engineers & Specialists must be able to work with different types of employees to accomplish their goals.
Leadership skills
Network Engineers & Specialists must be able to lead and motivate their staff who build the networks they have designed.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degree in a computer science or computer related field
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Network Engineers & Specialists generally spend most of their time in offices, but occasionally work in server rooms where they have access to the hardware that support an organisation's computer and information network. They usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Access servers - Lightweight directory access protocol LDAP servers; Remote access servers
- Broadband aggregators - Broadband aggregation equipment
- Computer servers
- Desktop computers
- Firewall network security equipment - Firewall equipment
- Frequency analysers - Spectrum analysers
- Hard disk arrays
- High end computer servers - Workstations
- Integrated services digital network ISDN testers - Integrated services digital network ISDN analysers
- Mainframe computers
- Multimeters - Network multimeters
- Network routers - Computer network routers
- Network service concentrators or hubs - Intelligent hubs
- Network switches - Computer network switches; Local area network LAN switches; Voice switches; Wide area network WAN switches
- Network traffic controller - Wireless network controllers
- Notebook computers - Laptop computers
- Server load balancer - Load balancers; Network server load balancers
- Storage area network SAN switch - Storage area network SAN switches
- WLAN wireless access network equipment and components - Wireless access points WAP; Wireless local area network WLAN controllers
