TS 13221

TS 13221 is a professional standard for the computer network administrator occupation and the job profile associated with it. In general technical terms, network administration covers the technical and organisational work needed to keep computers, servers, network devices and users connected in a secure, orderly and efficient way. This standard sets out the definition and classification of the role, together with the framework for identifying, measuring and evaluating the attributes expected of the professional who performs it.

How the occupation is defined and assessed

The scope covers how the computer network administrator job profile is defined and classified. It also addresses the minimum characteristics associated with the occupation and the methods used to measure and evaluate those characteristics. In practical terms, this kind of standard is intended to make occupational expectations more consistent by focusing on competence areas such as network organisation, access control, troubleshooting, continuity of service and coordination of basic systems work.

Technical context for network administration

From a broader technical perspective, network administrators work across local area networks, wide area networks, wired and wireless infrastructures, routers, switches and security-related components. The distinction is not only about installing equipment, but also about maintaining availability, supporting communication between systems and aligning the network with user and organisational needs. This standard is centred on defining that professional role and on organising the relevant attributes in a structured way.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Professional attributes of the computer network administrator
• Measurement and evaluation of those attributes
• Related equipment and working framework