What does a Network Engineer do?
- Designs the network topology
- Installs and configures routers and switches
- Monitors the network, its load and its security
- Diagnoses the fault and restores service
Which skills do you need?
TCP/IP and routingNetwork hardwareNetwork securityMonitoring toolsLinux basicsTroubleshootingPrecision
How to become a Network Engineer?
- 1Bachelor's: telecommunications or computer engineering
- 2Certifications: CCNA level + lab practice
- 3Junior network engineer: work at an ISP, a data centre or a large company
What is the work environment like?
Between the office, the server room and the site: configuration at the desk, installation and outages on location. On-call and night work happen.