Network Systems Specialty - Expert

Issued by IBM

The badge earner has demonstrated their mastery of the skills and experience required as an IBM Technical Specialist in the Network Systems specialty. At Expert level the badge earner has in depth technical skills and requires no supervision. They are a Subject Matter Expert and may lead others. This badge may form part of an application for certification at the Expert Level in the IBM Technical Specialist Profession.

Type Validation
Level Advanced
Time Weeks
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Must be an employee of IBM
Provided evidence that the badge earner has defined and deployed network architectures that align with their client's requirements and projected future utilization. Showed that they have the skills and experience to employ the components and tools required to deploy target network architectures.
Demonstrated that the badge earner has used network management tools and problem determination techniques to conduct fault analysis, performance management, provisioned networks and maintained the quality of the service and the network integrity. Showed how they applied high availability networking principles, tools and techniques to optimize network performance.
Provided examples that show the badge earner has advised or supported their clients in network capacity planning, performance analysis and the documented results of that analysis (WAN, LAN, or Client-Server end-to-end).
Demonstrated that the badge earner has implemented the appropriate security policies and solutions that were necessary to protect their client
The badge application must be approved by the Subject Matter Expert who conducted the review