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An Infrastructure Architect oversees the information technology programs used by a large business or organisation. You might design new software applications and make sure they are compatible with existing systems. Infrastructure Architects may coordinate the introduction of new technical infrastructure or repair issues with current systems.
Infrastructure Architects should be organised and able to plan ahead. It’s important you can work as part of a team and communicate with clients and colleagues. Infrastructure Architects require strong technical skills and must keep their professional knowledge up to date. You may have to work on more than one project at a time so multitasking skills are crucial in this role.
In Australia, a full time Infrastructure Architect generally earns $2,300 per week ($119,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This sector has experience strong growth in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 30,600 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as an Infrastructure Architect. Infrastructure Architects may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Bachelor of Computer Science is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as an Infrastructure Architect. This course will prepare you for a range of IT roles and give you the skills to develop software, apps and algorithms in areas such as ecommerce, networking, security, database systems, artificial intelligence, gaming and mobile technologies.
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Here are some potential career pathways within it networks and system administration. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
IT Networks and System Administration
Help Desk Support
$960 weekly pay
QA Tester
Service Desk Analyst
Software Tester
Computer Engineer
$1,440 weekly pay
Computer Systems Technician
$1,350 weekly pay
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
$1,500 weekly pay
Network Security Engineer
$1,250 weekly pay
Systems Engineer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
$2,400 weekly pay
Cloud Architect
$1,920 weekly pay
Cloud Engineer
Cyber Security Specialist
$2,110 weekly pay
Enterprise Architect
$2,500 weekly pay
IT Risk Manager
Network Architect
$2,300 weekly pay
Network Specialist
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Administrator
Technical Project Manager
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