ICT · ANZSCO 263111
Computer Network & Systems Engineer immigration to Australia & Canada
Network engineers design and maintain secure, reliable IT networks. In demand as organisations modernise infrastructure; ACS skills assessment.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111), applying the standard experience deduction. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: STEM occupations
Covered by the STEM category, renewed for 2026 category-based draws. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Computer Network & Systems Engineer applications most often stall
Help-desk and NOC-monitoring experience is regularly submitted for this code and assessed down to a technician-level occupation. Network design, capacity planning and security architecture are what the code requires.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Computer Network & Systems Engineer migration — common questions
Is Computer Network & Systems Engineer eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Computer Network & Systems Engineer is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111), applying the standard experience deduction. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Computer Network & Systems Engineer fall under in 2026?
Computer Network & Systems Engineer generally falls under STEM occupations. Covered by the STEM category, renewed for 2026 category-based draws. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Computer Network & Systems Engineer skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Help-desk and NOC-monitoring experience is regularly submitted for this code and assessed down to a technician-level occupation. Network design, capacity planning and security architecture are what the code requires.
What documents does a Computer Network & Systems Engineer need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.