IT Profession: Network Engineer

Job Requirement

1. Certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE
2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar.
3. Systems: Windows, Cisco Systems, UNIX, Linux, Novell
4. Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS

Job Responsibility

1. Installing new software and hardware.
2. Setting up user-accounts, permissions and passwords.
3. Maintaining adequate security, especially where networks link to the internet.
4. Finding and fixing faults.
5. Implementing preventative maintenance schedules.
6. Giving technical support for end-users
7. Providing training on new systems.
8. Carrying out day-to-day administration and monitoring network use.
9. Planning and implementing future developments.

Knowledge and Skill

1. Excellent IT skills.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills.
3. The ability to priorities tasks.
4. The ability to explain technical issues clearly.
5. The ability to work within a team.
6. Good interpersonal skills.
7. A commitment to keep up to date with the latest developments.