The network or telecommunications administrator increasingly needs programming skills. They may be required to develop specific applications for their network (for example, to collect and analyze information about their equipment, develop a probe for a monitoring software, or an interface for connected devices). They may also work on company websites and data management. As system and network administration is moving more and more towards programming, especially in the context of virtualization in general and SDN (Software Defined Network) in particular, they must be able to keep up with the evolution of their profession.
Example situations:
Here are the SAE projects that required the skill of network and internet administration:
SAE 1.05: Data Processing