NETWORK ENGINEER

A company's computer network infrastructure is designed, implemented, maintained, and optimized in large part by network engineers. They are in charge of making sure the network runs effectively, safely, and dependably in order to support the business operations of the company.

This roles involves making a company's network infrastructure dependable, secure, and capable of handling the expanding demands of the business. For the network to function as efficiently as possible, they need to stay current on emerging technology and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and Designing Networks: Create and deploy network infrastructure in accordance with the needs of the organization. Plan and design network systems with future expansion and scalability in mind.
• Network Configuration: Set up and implement network gear, such as firewalls, switches, routers, and access points. Configure and oversee VLANs, IP addressing, and network protocols.
• Security of Networks: Put security measures in place to guard the network against cyberattacks, illegal access, and data breaches. Keep an eye on network security, including intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewall setups, and intrusion detection.
• Monitoring and optimizing networks: Keep an eye on network performance and take prompt action to fix problems. Improve network performance through load balancing, Quality of Service (QoS) implementation, and configuration optimization.
• Upkeep of Networks: Carry out regular maintenance, such as hardware upgrades, fixes, and software updates. Keep network documentation current and in good condition.
• Troubleshooting & Assistance: Identify and fix network problems, such as hardware malfunctions, performance snags, and connectivity challenges. Attend to end users' needs and fix issues with connectivity.
• Working Together and Communicating: Work together with departments and other IT specialists to make sure the network serves company objectives. Effectively notify stakeholders who are not technical about network status and problems.
• Redundancy and Recovery from Disasters: To guarantee network availability, put disaster recovery and backup plans into action. To reduce downtime, set up failover and redundancy options.

Qualifications:

• Cooperation: Usually, one needs a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar discipline. Certifications and experience that are comparable may be accepted for some roles.
• Accreditations: It is usually preferred to have relevant qualifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or other industry-specific certificates.
• Technical Expertise: competence with switching, routing, and network protocols. Strong familiarity with best practices in network security. Familiarity with tools for network monitoring and troubleshooting. It is advantageous to have knowledge of cloud networking and virtualization.
• Skills for Solving Problems: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and fixing network problems.
• Communication Proficiency: Strong communication abilities both in writing and speaking, ideal for recording network setups and elucidating technical ideas to non-technical staff.