IT : Network Engineer

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Network Engineer duties and responsibilities

Network Engineers will work in-house or be assigned to project management teams working with outside clients. As part of an organisation s IT team, Network Engineers work with Infrastructure Architects and IT Managers. A Network Engineer job description can therefore comprise of:

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
• Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximise network efficiency and security
• Maximising network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging scheduled upgrades
• Investigating faults in the network
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders

Network Engineer job qualifications and requirements

Holding a degree and having a technical background will be required to gain a Network Engineer role. Degrees in the following subjects can be included:

• Computer science
• Computer software/computer systems engineering
• Computer systems and networks
• Electrical/electronic engineering
• Mathematics
• Network security management
• Physics

As well as formal qualifications, a Network Engineer job description should include the following qualities:

• An analytical mind
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Good time management skills
• An ability to follow processes
• Strong documentation skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Commercial and business awareness