Network Engineer

Technology & ITICR

Makes sure data gets from one point to another: designs and builds the network, and when it breaks, finds the cause and clears it.

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?

  1. 1Bachelor's: telecommunications or computer engineering
  2. 2Certifications: CCNA level + lab practice
  3. 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.

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