Common professional competences in development, programming and testing of software applications and solutions in Germany, Italy, Serbia and Spain consist of:

Network design and management

• Design and management of networks (e.g. Cisco, Juniper)
• Implementation of network infrastructures for edge computing
• Design and management of virtual private networks (VPN)
• Implementation of software-defined networks (SDN)
• Creating detailed designs for network architectures, including LAN, WAN and wireless networks
• Planning, structuring and accelerating an entire server network
• Development of detailed plans for the implementation of network solutions
• Implementation of network structures

Network protocols and devices

• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Understanding of IP networks
• Knowledge of network devices and their configuration
• Knowledge and experience in the installation of network hardware
• Basic knowledge of network architectures
• Ability to configure security settings on network devices to protect against unauthorised access and attacks

Configuration and administration

• Configure and manage layer 2 switches, including port assignments and spanning tree protocols
• Ability to create and manage VLANs to segment network traffic to improve performance and security
• Ability to configure Layer 3 devices, including routers, to facilitate efficient routing and communication between different networks
• Ability to configure and integrate routers, switches and firewalls into the network infrastructure
• High level of expertise in ensuring consistent integration of network devices and maintaining network stability and performance

Network monitoring and security

• Using network monitoring tools and software to continuously monitor network performance
• Conduct regular network audits to identify vulnerabilities and inefficiencies
• Continuously monitor network performance and address any issues
• Diagnose and resolve network issues
• Regularly update network protocols to reflect new technologies and threats
• Conduct rigorous testing of network performance and reliability
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Analyse and document

• Conduct a thorough analysis of the customer’s network requirements
• Maintaining detailed documentation of all network configurations and changes
• Conducting feasibility studies and creating prototypes for proposed network solutions

This is a selection of professional competencies. The list does not claim to be exhaustive.