Professional Practice in IT Report - Semester 1, University Name

This report presents a student's analysis of IT professional practice, focusing on a job application for a network administrator role at iiNet Subiaco. The report begins by identifying the job description and selection criteria, highlighting the student's skills and experience in networking, communication, and security management. The student provides evidence of their knowledge, skills, and abilities through detailed explanations of their education, training, and relevant experiences. The report includes a cover letter expressing interest in the position, demonstrating the student's ability to communicate effectively and present themselves as a suitable candidate. The report also features a comprehensive list of references supporting the claims made throughout the document. This assignment showcases the student's ability to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional context, providing a practical demonstration of their understanding of IT professional practice.

Running head: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN IT
Topic- Professional practice in IT
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Job description: - After analyzing a couple of advertisement, it is identified that the
organization “iiNet Subiaco” are looking for network administrator who is capable of kicking off
their networking career in the OpCen which is a communication as well as surveillance hub of
iiNet. The main role of the networking administrator in iiNet is to monitor the business of iiNet
and its network in order to identify faults so that proper resolution methods or strategies can be
provided. The selection criteria include:
 Experience or exposure to networking
 Proper communication skill and outstanding customer service
 Can able to manage security as well as network facilities
1. Selection Criteria
The organization “iiNet Subiaco” wants to hire network administrator who wants to start
their networking career in the OpCen, which is a communication and surveillance hub in iiNet.
The organization set some selection criteria for hiring the interested individuals in their
organization. I have gone through the advertisement and found myself eligible for the job post
as a network administrator.
1.1 Experience or exposure to networking
Lead in statement: I have proper knowledge in the field of networking and therefore I
can manage any network infrastructure quite easily.
First supporting evidence: I have completed by bachelor of information technology
from CQU University and searching for a job as per my ability. I have appropriate knowledge of
networking which can be utilized anywhere starting from maintenance of network infrastructure

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to various telecommunications related systems. I have completed training on intermediate level
of Linux and thus I can work with Linux based infrastructure. I have appropriate skills in
network performance tuning, network design and LAN knowledge. In addition to this, I have
proper technical understanding, problem solving ability, strategic planning, quality focus as well
as multi-tasker.
Second supporting evidence: I can maintain proper environment of computing by
determining different network requirements, installing upgrades and for monitoring different
types of network related performance. I can also establish proper network specification by
conferring various users by analyzing the workflow, various types of security networks and for
designing different router administration. My engagement in upgrading network without
providing references as well as support will be beneficial for the organization “iiNet Subiaco”.
As per the requirement of the organization, I have the ability of maintain composure in a fast
spaced environment like iiNet.
Conclusion statement: Therefore, it is concluded that I am able in assisting the
implementation of the core network, internet infrastructure, information security for ensuring the
delivery of high-level performance to the service level agreements and provides proper customer
service for supporting both the growth as well as revenue for all the IT related business within
the organization.
1.2 Proper communication skill and outstanding customer service
Lead in statement: I am quite good in communication and thus I am cable of
communicating properly with external as well as internal stakeholders of the organization.

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First supporting evidence: I have the capability of building strong relationships with all
the department of the organization. Effective communication is quite significant for the network
administrators of the organizations so that they can perform various types of basic functions.
Proper communication will be helpful in promoting motivation by informing as well as clearing
the doubts related with the operation.
Second supporting evidence: In order to accomplish various goals as well as objectives
of the organization I have to accept the ownership for accomplishing different request and for
exploring various types of opportunities, which I do very effectively. I also engage in
maintaining proper network performance by communicating effectively with team members so
that I can perform proper networking analysis as well as monitoring, troubleshooting related
problems by communicating properly. I understand the knowledge that is related with connecting
devices in order to form fast as well as efficient network.
Conclusion statement: It can be concluded that with the help of effective
communication I can be able to handle phone customer enquiries as well as face-to-face
enquiries easily for resolving various types of operational as well as technical concerns of the
organization. I am also capable of meeting the growth targets as well as revenue that are related
with the IT sector of the business due to my communication skill. I am also capable of dealing
with customers and I can easily deliver service as well as support at the premises of the customer
1.3 Manage security as well as network facilities
Lead Statement: I am capable of marinating security as well as various network
facilities.

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First supporting evidence: I can also maintain users of the network quite efficiently by
assigning various application accesses ensuring that maintenance as well as security for
configuring it with the standards. They generally assist in gathering bid prices on various
supplies as well as equipment whenever required. I can also monitor and can report licensing on
various applications in order to make sure that compliance can be done on monthly basis.
Second supporting evidence: I can maintain adequate level of knowledge within the
operating system and application software that is being utilized for providing high levels of
security to the networking system. The software application as well as hardware on the LAN
must co-ordinate with the assistance from the third party whenever necessary
Conclusion statement: I can set new network and can connect it with the existing one by
utilizing a machine functioning router, which generally helps in creating an internetwork and I
able to maintain proper security within the system. My ability of configuring machines in the
office that helps in enabling the machines for connecting telephone lines with the network quite
efficiency without creating any security related issues. It is identified that connection of the
network with the internet helps in enabling the users so that network can be easily information
from various other systems.

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2. Cover Letter
iiNet Subiaco
Human resource executive
502 Hay St Level 2, Australia,
29th August 2017
Respected Sir,
Subject: Application for getting job as a network administrator
This letter is mainly written for expressing interest in the possibility of getting
employment within the IT department of the organization “iiNet Subiaco”. I have just completed
bachelor of information technology from CQU University and therefore wants to start my career
as a network administrator in your organization. I have gone through your advertisement and I
am very much interested in the job role.
The degree of bachelor of information technology with other 10 years of self-taught
experience has mainly honed my expertise with all the application of technology that is utilized
within the IT industry specifically in their area of technical support, networking as well as
system administration.
It is quite significant that the information support officers can work properly on their own
as well as within the team in an efficient way. The ability of working on my own can be reflected
in my six months of unaided work experience. In addition to this, being a member of Army
Cadet Corps has provided me enough knowledge to work as a part of any team.

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The skills that are related with information technology help in allowing me to work
efficiently in most of the areas of IT department. The skills that I have can be utilized anywhere
starting from maintenance of network infrastructure to various telecommunications related
systems. It is identified that open cabers registration helps me to install various types of network
as well as phone points when required.
Thank you so much for the time you have spent on considering my application. I am
available for the interview for the job profile of network administrator at your convenience. I am
also capable of commencing work immediately.
Yours sincerely

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