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Occupation information matching Computer Technician
15-1241.01   Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Communications Technician
NOC Technician
Network Operations Center Technician
Structured Cabling Technician
Switch Technician
Telecommunications Network Technician
Wireless Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
Detailed Work Activities
Document technical specifications or requirements.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Install computer hardware.
Install computer software.
Maintain computer hardware.
Monitor the performance of computer networks.
Provide technical support for computer network issues.
Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
Test computer hardware performance.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.