Network engineers are responsible for the distribution and maintenance of computer networks in the enterprise. Most importantly, network engineers are responsible for making it easy, secure, and reliable for customers to come online. They focus on maintaining a consistent network and server for a consistent connection.
The common tasks of a network engineer are to implement network solutions, troubleshoot performance issues, configure security systems, manage network infrastructure, and increase customer efficiency.
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- Support engineer
- Helpdesk support
- Cisco engineer
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Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting network problems to maximize network performance
- Administering firewalls and maintaining IT security systems
- Router configuration
- Upgrading data servers and network equipment
- IP address auditing
- Liaising with project managers and service desk engineers
Qualifications
Any IT-related background, with degrees in one of the following fields:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Physics
Technical Skill Required
A good network engineer should be able to:
- Plan, run and monitor computer networks
- Understand the technical needs of your business
- Extensive knowledge of protocols and network services such as TCP / IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Ability to troubleshoot network functions such as security, server, and routing
Certifications
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) – Entry
- Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) – Entry
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing and Switching) – Professional
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Level (CCNP) – Professional
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching (CCIE Routing and Switching) – Expert
- Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) – Expert
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