Technical ICT Support Services Manager

OFO Code: 252902

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code: 252902
Occupation: Technical ICT Support Services Manager
Classification: OFO 2021
Major group: PROFESSIONALS
Unit group: 2529 · Database and Network Professionals not Elsewhere Classified

Official description
This unit group covers database and network professionals not Elsewhere classified in minor group 252.

More official OFO detail

Performing risk assessments and executing tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures
Training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency
Developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs
Modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status
Conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes
Encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers
Monitoring use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
Monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems

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