These days, many companies have a computer system tailor-made with the help of a network analyst, who works closely alongside network engineers and network managers. As opposed to most other IT jobs, network analysts work in business environments as well as in technical spheres, and are often employed by retail companies, departments of the government, and financial institutions.
A successful network analyst will need to have extensive and regularly updated knowledge of every type of hardware and software program that is in use, excellent communication skills, experience of working in a team, a methodical approach to their work, and the ability to keep things moving under pressure while sticking to a tight schedule.
The median salary for network analysts in Canada is around the C
$65,000 mark, with the most positions available around cities such as Ottawa, Thornhill, and Mississauga, which are all in the east. In the west, Calgary and Chestermere offer the most opportunities.