Telecommunications
Network Engineering skills assessment
Network engineers design and run the infrastructure that carries traffic. This scorecard covers architecture, configuration, performance, security and incident handling.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Network Engineering skills you can score
These are the default Network Engineering skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every technician, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Network Architecture and Design
Designs networks that meet capacity, resilience and cost needs.
Routing and Switching Configuration
Configures routers and switches and troubleshoots protocols.
Wireless and RAN Knowledge
Understands radio access networks and wireless technologies.
Capacity Planning and Performance
Forecasts demand and plans capacity and performance.
Network Security
Secures network devices, traffic and management access.
Monitoring and Alarm Management
Monitors networks and responds to alarms.
Incident Management and Root Cause
Manages incidents and finds root causes.
Change Management
Plans and implements changes with minimal impact.
Automation and Scripting
Automates tasks with scripts and tools.
Vendor and Technology Knowledge
Understands vendor equipment and emerging technology.
Documentation
Keeps designs and configurations documented.
Collaboration
Works with operations, field and vendors.
Levels included with Network Engineering
Network Engineering starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for telecommunications, so technicians can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Graduate
- Network Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Network Manager
How Network Engineering works in SkillScorer
Score
Each technician in a region is scored on the Network Engineering skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank technicians, compare two side by side, or compare your regions against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Network Engineering skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's region.
Network Engineering scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Network Engineering scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Network Engineering scorecard covers 12 skills: Network Architecture and Design, Routing and Switching Configuration, Wireless and RAN Knowledge, Capacity Planning and Performance, Network Security, Monitoring and Alarm Management, Incident Management and Root Cause, Change Management, Automation and Scripting, Vendor and Technology Knowledge, Documentation and Collaboration. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are technicians scored in Network Engineering?
Every technician is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one region and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Network Engineering?
Network Engineering starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Graduate, Network Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer and Network Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Network Engineering skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In telecommunications the app talks about technicians, regions and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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