Network manager

As a network manager, you could:

• design, test and install computer networks to meet clients' needs
• put network security measures in place
• plan back up and recovery systems
• monitor, improve and report on network performance and usage
• identify problems and fix them
• manage a team of technical staff and relationships with suppliers

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a network manager to be a green job, you could:

• make sustainability a key part of decision making when upgrading networks
• use artificial intelligence to optimise systems for greater efficiency
• move to cloud computing to reduce the number of physical data servers

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• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• analytical thinking skills
• complex problem-solving skills
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to use your initiative
• knowledge of systems analysis and development
• customer service skills
• to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• training with a private provider

You'll need to keep your skills up to date, for example in mobile and 'cloud' technologies. You can do this through training and industry certifications.

With experience, you could move into:

• wider IT project management
• service planning and delivery
• information security
• business analysis
• freelance consultancy