Installs, cables and configures network equipment and basic connectivity.
Entry
Entry Level
Coding
No coding
Key skills
Career overview
The Network Technician handles the physical and first-level network: cabling, switch configuration, Wi-Fi access points, basic troubleshooting. It is a hands-on entry point into networking careers.
Main responsibilities
- Configure switches, routers, VLANs and Wi-Fi
- Troubleshoot latency, packet loss and routing issues
- Travel to sites to install, move or repair IT equipment
- Monitor platform health, alerts and dashboards
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Document every action in the ticketing tool
- Escalate complex cases to the relevant technical team
- Respect SLA response and resolution targets
- Diagnose hardware, software and connectivity failures
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Common entry point
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Common entry point
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Less common
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Less common
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco CCNA
- CompTIA A+
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Direct progression
Possible branches
Where can you go next?
Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.
Overlap: 42% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: TCP/IP & subnetting, Switching & VLAN, Firewall & VPN
View roadmapOverlap: 40% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: Alert qualification, Ticketing, Prioritisation
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A typical progression built from real career relationships. Click any role to open its profile.
Soft skills
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Organisation
- Autonomy
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
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