Network Engineer
Design, set up, maintain and supervise the computer network of an organisation.
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What's it like to be a Network Engineer?
Computer networks allow employees to digitally communicate and exchange electronic data. Network Engineers are in charge of these networks to ensure the efficiency of business operations. Network Engineers usually work in offices, engaged in various tasks from installing and configuring equipment such as routers and servers to troubleshooting network issues. To protect company data, they apply security measures such as anti-spyware software, using strong passwords and firewalls. Network Engineers also implement data backups as part of network recovery in times of a power outage or security breach.
Tasks and duties
- Ensuring optimum network performance at all times.
- Planning and installing the right infrastructure to facilitate user network activities.
- Regularly reporting the network status and other concerns to managers.
- Providing remote or on-site support to other employees.
- Researching new hardware and software, and suggesting upgrades to management.
Strong collaborative and communication skills are required by Network Engineers, who often work with other tech employees such as systems engineers and technicians. They also deal with suppliers and service providers when networks need upgrading.
How to become a Network Engineer
To become a Network Engineer, you usually need a degree and industry experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, which offers network engineering training.
- Apply for an entry-level role such as junior or assistant network engineer. Gaining practical experience can help you get promoted to Network Engineer.
- Be proficient in at least one programming language. Top examples include Python, Ruby and Java.
- Earn certifications to boost your competency. Software vendors like Cisco and Linus offer certificate courses, which show your proficiency in their programs.
- Choose a specialisation to deepen your expertise. Specific fields include security, LAN installation and maintenance, data centres and cloud networking.
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Latest Network Engineer reviews
Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Computer Science
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
Network engineering have many challenge and make me to improve my knowledge
The challenges
we need standby 24/7 to decrease recovery time needed to system back stable after down.
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Nov 2022
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
New challenges and sense of fulfillment after successful troubleshooting.
The challenges
Critical Operation Timing and Late Night Shifts.
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