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.

Infrastructure operations ITOP

(modified)

Provisioning, deploying, configuring, operating and optimising technology infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-based environments.

Network design NTDS

(modified)

Designing communication networks to meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, security and alignment with strategic objectives.

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

(modified)

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

Database administration DBAD

(modified)

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

Storage management STMG

(modified)

Provisioning, configuring and optimising on-premises and cloud-based storage solutions, ensuring data availability, security and alignment with business objectives.

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.