WHY NETWORK ENGINEER IS IMPORTANT
Network engineers are crucial in the information technology industry because they provide support in designing and installing network systems and software.
A good network engineer will establish standards that will aid everyday activities that use these systems and technologies.
NETWORK ENGINEER PROFILE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain computer networks including mainframes, VPNs, routers, and other software
Install and configure network equipment
Create firewalls and update virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected
Monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems
Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate networking issues to other employees and management
Implement disaster recovery procedures
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems
SKILLS:
Comprehensive understanding of network services
In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, firewalls, routers, and printers
Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently
Ability to design, implement and troubleshoot Wi-FI and security infrastructure
Time management
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation
Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not know about networking technical terminology