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Comprehensive tech roles and competencies library for 78 technical roles with 9 career levels each. Includes detailed competencies and career progression paths with complete bilingual support (EN/ES).
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{
"role": "Network Engineer",
"category": "Software Engineering",
"levels": {
"NE-L1": {
"level": "L1 - Network Trainee",
"levelNumber": 1,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 0,
"max": 1
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals",
"Elementary understanding of OSI/TCP-IP model",
"Ability to configure basic routers",
"Basic knowledge of subnetting",
"Connectivity troubleshooting capability",
"Understanding of basic VLANs",
"Documentation of network topologies",
"Elementary knowledge of network security"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Familiarity with switches and routers",
"Knowledge of DHCP/DNS",
"Understanding of basic wireless"
],
"indicators": [
"Requires constant supervision",
"Configures simple networks",
"Is learning network engineering"
]
},
"NE-L2": {
"level": "L2 - Junior Network Engineer",
"levelNumber": 2,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 1,
"max": 2
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to design departmental networks",
"Implementation of routing protocols",
"Practical knowledge of advanced switching",
"Ability for VPN configuration",
"Understanding of QoS basics",
"Network monitoring capability",
"Knowledge of firewall rules",
"Ability for bandwidth management"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Configuration of load balancers",
"Basic MPLS knowledge",
"Understanding of IPv6"
],
"indicators": [
"Designs networks with supervision",
"Implements network security",
"Optimizes network performance"
]
},
"NE-L3": {
"level": "L3 - Network Engineer",
"levelNumber": 3,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 2,
"max": 3
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Design of enterprise network architectures",
"SD-WAN implementation",
"Mastery of network security",
"High availability design capability",
"Ability for datacenter networking",
"Deep knowledge of BGP",
"Implementation of network automation",
"Design of disaster recovery networks"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of SDN",
"Ability for network virtualization",
"Understanding of cloud networking"
],
"indicators": [
"Leads network projects",
"Designs critical infrastructure",
"Mentors network engineers"
]
},
"NE-L4": {
"level": "L4 - Senior Network Engineer",
"levelNumber": 4,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 3,
"max": 5
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Large-scale network architecture",
"Multi-datacenter network design",
"Zero-trust networking implementation",
"Mastery of network optimization",
"Global load balancing capability",
"Deep knowledge of CDN design",
"Ability for network forensics",
"Leadership in network innovation"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Experience in ISP networks",
"Knowledge of submarine cables",
"Implementation of 5G networks"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines enterprise network architecture",
"Leads networking teams",
"Is a reference in network infrastructure"
]
},
"NE-L5": {
"level": "L5 - Lead Network Engineer",
"levelNumber": 5,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 5,
"max": 7
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Technical leadership in network infrastructure",
"Design of connectivity strategies",
"Management of network engineering teams",
"Definition of network architecture roadmaps",
"Network transformation capability",
"Implementation of intent-based networking",
"Mastery of network economics",
"Evangelization of connectivity excellence"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Experience in carrier networks",
"Knowledge of network slicing",
"Management of peering agreements"
],
"indicators": [
"Manages networking teams",
"Defines connectivity vision",
"Represents networking to executives"
]
},
"NE-L6": {
"level": "L6 - Principal Network Architect",
"levelNumber": 6,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 7,
"max": 10
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Direction of organizational network engineering",
"Global network infrastructure strategy",
"Management of networking investments",
"Definition of connectivity strategy",
"Leadership in network transformation",
"Implementation of autonomous networks",
"Innovation in networking paradigms",
"Management of carrier partnerships"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Experience in hyperscale networking",
"Knowledge of quantum networking",
"Leadership in networking standards"
],
"indicators": [
"Directs networking department (20+ people)",
"Participates in infrastructure strategy",
"Defines connectivity investments"
]
},
"NE-L7": {
"level": "L7 - Director Networking",
"levelNumber": 7,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 10,
"max": 12
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Executive leadership in network infrastructure",
"Design of global network strategies",
"Enterprise connectivity transformation",
"Management of Fortune 500 scale networks",
"Creation of new networking paradigms",
"Definition of the future of connectivity",
"Networking evangelization at board level",
"Influence in telecommunications industry"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Management of backbone networks",
"Experience in network providers",
"Leadership in internet governance"
],
"indicators": [
"Reports to CTO/CIO",
"Manages networking organization (50+ people)",
"Defines corporate connectivity strategy"
]
},
"NE-L8": {
"level": "L8 - VP Networking",
"levelNumber": 8,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 12,
"max": 15
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Strategic vision of global hyperconnectivity",
"Leadership in networking revolution",
"Creation of omnipresent networking paradigms",
"Management of planetary infrastructure",
"Disruptive innovation in quantum networks",
"Definition of conscious networking",
"Evangelization of connectivity singularity",
"Influence in global internet policies"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Experience as network architect in tier-1",
"Advisory in networking funds",
"Thought leadership in connectivity"
],
"indicators": [
"Is part of infrastructure committee",
"Defines future of networking",
"Is a world leader in connectivity"
]
},
"NE-L9": {
"level": "L9 - Chief Network Officer",
"levelNumber": 9,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 15,
"max": null
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Visionary leadership in the future of universal interconnection",
"Transformation of global communication",
"Creation of telepathic networking paradigms",
"Definition of instantaneous connectivity",
"Innovation in biological networking",
"Evangelization of universal mesh",
"Architect of planetary nervous system",
"Influence in communication evolution"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Creator of revolutionary protocols",
"Recognition as father of modern networking",
"Influence in the future of internet"
],
"indicators": [
"Is legendary Chief Network Officer",
"Defines future of connectivity",
"Is world authority in networking"
]
}
}
}