Network design NTDS
The production of network designs and design policies, strategies, architectures and documentation, covering voice, data, text, e-mail, facsimile and image, to support strategy and business requirements for connectivity, capacity, interfacing, security, resilience, recovery, access and remote access. This may incorporate all aspects of the communications infrastructure, internal and external, mobile, public and private, Internet, Intranet and call centres.
Moving to SFIA 8
There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.
- Addition of new level 3 and level 4
- Supports employability by introducing a entry level career steps
- The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
- Details available here - SFIA 8 Network support
- SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
- Previous SFIA assessments may be not impacted by this change.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
| 5 | 6 |
Network design: Levels 1-4
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.
Network design: Level 5
Produces outline system designs and specifications, and overall architectures, topologies, configuration databases and design documentation of networks and networking technology within the organisation. Specifies user/system interfaces, including validation and error correction procedures, processing rules, access, security and audit controls. Assesses associated risks, and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. Translates logical designs into physical designs.
Network design: Level 6
Takes responsibility for major aspects of network specification and design within the organisation. Produces network design policies, philosophies and criteria covering connectivity, capacity, interfacing, security, resilience, recovery, access and remote access.
Network design: Level 7
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.