Computer Network Support Specialists resume skills and keywords
In 31 Computer Network Support Specialists job postings from 20 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Communication (81 %), Troubleshooting (68 %), CCNA (48 %), Security clearance (42 %) and Leadership (42 %). Of the top 40 skills, 32 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 8 are soft skills.
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Top 40 skills in Computer Network Support Specialists job postings
| Skill | Share of postings | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 81 % | Soft skill |
| Troubleshooting | 68 % | Hard skill |
| CCNA | 48 % | Certification |
| Security clearance | 42 % | Certification |
| Leadership | 42 % | Soft skill |
| Network Infrastructure | 32 % | Hard skill |
| Security+ | 32 % | Certification |
| SLAs | 29 % | Hard skill |
| Change management | 26 % | Hard skill |
| VPN | 26 % | Hard skill |
| Collaboration | 26 % | Soft skill |
| Incident Management | 26 % | Hard skill |
| LAN | 26 % | Hard skill |
| Performance management | 26 % | Hard skill |
| Network+ | 26 % | Certification |
| DHCP | 23 % | Hard skill |
| TCP/IP | 23 % | Hard skill |
| Problem Solving | 23 % | Soft skill |
| Attention to detail | 23 % | Soft skill |
| CCNP | 23 % | Certification |
| Standard operating procedures | 23 % | Hard skill |
| Python | 19 % | Tool |
| Root cause analysis | 19 % | Hard skill |
| Logging | 19 % | Hard skill |
| Localization | 19 % | Hard skill |
| Situational Awareness | 19 % | Hard skill |
| Mentoring | 16 % | Soft skill |
| Incident response | 16 % | Hard skill |
| Triage | 16 % | Hard skill |
| Customer service | 16 % | Soft skill |
| Rack | 13 % | Hard skill |
| LAN/WAN | 13 % | Hard skill |
| OSPF | 13 % | Hard skill |
| Linux | 13 % | Tool |
| Cloud Platforms | 13 % | Tool |
| Load Balancing | 13 % | Hard skill |
| Customer Support | 13 % | Hard skill |
| Self-motivated | 13 % | Soft skill |
| Continuous improvement | 13 % | Hard skill |
| Commissioning | 13 % | Hard skill |
Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications
Hard skills (24)
- Troubleshooting 68 %
- Network Infrastructure 32 %
- SLAs 29 %
- Change management 26 %
- VPN 26 %
- Incident Management 26 %
- LAN 26 %
- Performance management 26 %
- DHCP 23 %
- TCP/IP 23 %
- Standard operating procedures 23 %
- Root cause analysis 19 %
- Logging 19 %
- Localization 19 %
- Situational Awareness 19 %
- Incident response 16 %
- Triage 16 %
- Rack 13 %
- LAN/WAN 13 %
- OSPF 13 %
- Load Balancing 13 %
- Customer Support 13 %
- Continuous improvement 13 %
- Commissioning 13 %
Soft skills (8)
- Communication 81 %
- Leadership 42 %
- Collaboration 26 %
- Problem Solving 23 %
- Attention to detail 23 %
- Mentoring 16 %
- Customer service 16 %
- Self-motivated 13 %
Tools and software (3)
- Python 19 %
- Linux 13 %
- Cloud Platforms 13 %
Certifications and licenses (5)
- CCNA 48 %
- Security clearance 42 %
- Security+ 32 %
- Network+ 26 %
- CCNP 23 %
Keyword phrases recruiters use
Multi-word phrases that recur across these computer network support specialists postings, with the share of postings that use each one.
How to use this on your resume
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