| Occupation Title | NETWORK ANALYST |
| ANZSCO Code | 263113 |
| Occupations in this Group | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263112 Network Administrator 263113 Network Analyst |
| Description | Researches and analyses network architecture, and recommends policies and strategies for designing, planning and coordinating an organisation’s network such as the total system environment and architecture. May also perform operational tasks such as monitoring system performance, software and hardware upgrades, backups, support and network maintenance. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Alternative Titles | Network Designer Network Strategist |
| Specialisations | Network Consultant Network Architect |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Tasks | -analysing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems |
| -researching, analysing, evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure 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 | |
| -providing network programming in support of specific business needs and requirements | |
| -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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Australian Computer Society |
| Related Occupations | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263112 Network Administrator |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |