Job Details
Summary:
The main function of a Network Engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.
Job Responsibilities:
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands
Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades
Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas
Develop and implement solutions for network problems
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
5-7 years experience required
Network/systems administration/related work experience required
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification a plus
Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage
Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software