What is the role of a Network Engineer?
What is a network engineer?
A network engineer is responsible for digital communications and IT networks that enable the business to communicate internally and externally. You will design and implement the network configurations and troubleshooting issues, whilst monitoring and configuring security systems such as firewalls.
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain digital communications infrastructure, networks, and communication software
Installing and maintaining firewalls
Analyse and collect data to ascertain the potential for improvements within the networks
Liaise with third party providers to maintain the functionality of networks and make sure they are running efficiently
Provide technical support to all employees and assist them with the company’s IT systems and communication policies
Typical Tech Stack:
Azure
Cisco ASA
CheckPoint
Palo Alto
Types of Network Engineer
Network manager
Senior network engineer
Computer network engineer
System administrator
Wireless network engineer
Qualifications:
A degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, network security management, maths or communications is preferred
Cisco qualification
Good communication skills
Ability to work well in a big team and individually
Good reasoning skills
Adequate computer and IT skills
Customer support and service skills
Professional Development:
With experience, you can progress into a network management role or other IT roles like information security and project management. Alternately you can also go in the direction of becoming a network analyst or network administrator.
Alternative careers:
Applications developer
Cyber security analyst
Software engineer
Application analyst
Control and instrumentation engineer
Communications engineer