Network Engineer
What exactly is a Network Engineer?
Ever thought of who decides how a computer network is laid out? That right there is exactly what a Network Engineer does!
They are responsible for deciding how a network topology is laid out as well deploying that topology and dealing with any issues that may arise after.
They also decide the hardware that is to be used in the network itself
Learn more about what a Network Engineer does here
This will include:
- The major and minor responsibilities and tasks that a Network Architect would have to deal with
- The many, many careers that being a Network Architect will open up (it’s not just Networking!)
- The path we would guide you on to become a Network Architect
- The specialized courses we provide to allow you to begin your career as a Network Architect
Career
Being a Network Engineer is just the beginning of many careers. Should you ever want to leave being a Network Architect, there are many other careers that you can undertake:
- Network Designer
- Computer Network Architect
- Infrastructure Specialist
- Network Engineer
- IT Systems Architect
- Domain Architect
- Solutions Architect
- IT Security Engineer
Job Responsibilities
The tasks you would get as being a Network Engineer include some of the following:
- Plan and design computer networks including WAN, LAN, and intranets
- Work with different routers, switches, modems, and firewalls
- Understand how different software applications can improve network security
- Repair network problems and create unique solutions
- Understand different business requirements to design a secure and scalable network
- Demonstrate a high level or knowledge of different network architecture
- Work with cables, other hardware components, and software to provide efficient network connectivity
- Evaluate and examine network performance and make necessary changes
- Understand VoIP and telecommunications
- Test, evaluate, and troubleshoot network architecture issues
- Understand API-driven interaction models
- Know how to plan, create, and implement a hybrid or cloud-based network and ecosystem
- Be able to build professional relationships with a variety of businesses and customers
- Display effective communication, ethics, and professionalism