The global skills and competency framework for the digital world

SFIA View: Secure infrastructure

Secure infrastructure

(new)

Technology service management ITMG

(unchanged)

Managing the provision of technology-based services to meet defined organisational needs.

IT infrastructure ITOP

(unchanged)

Deploying, configuring and operating IT Infrastructure.

Network design NTDS

(unchanged)

Designing communication networks to support strategic and operational requirements and producing network strategies, architectures, policies and related documentation.

Network support NTAS

(unchanged)

Providing maintenance and support services for communications networks.

Hardware design HWDE

(modified)

Specifying and designing hardware systems and components to meet defined requirements by following agreed design principles and standards.

Asset management ASMG

(unchanged)

Managing the full life cycle of assets from acquisition, operation, maintenance to disposal.

Database administration DBAD

(modified)

Installing, configuring, monitoring, maintaining databases and data stores, ensuring performance, security, and adapting to evolving technologies.

Storage management STMG

(unchanged)

Planning, implementing and optimising the technologies and processes used for data storage.

Sourcing SORC

(unchanged)

Managing, or providing advice on, the procurement or commissioning of products and services.

Supplier management SUPP

(unchanged)

Aligning the organisation’s supplier performance objectives and activities with sourcing strategies and plans, balancing costs, efficiencies and service quality.

Facilities management DCMA

(unchanged)

Planning, designing and managing the buildings, space and facilities which, collectively, make up the IT estate.