A network engineer is responsible for designing, installing and maintaining computer networks.
Network Engineer Job Description
Network engineers are responsible for designing, installing and maintaining computer networks. They also ensure that the network runs smoothly and efficiently. Network engineers use a wide range of hardware and software tools to do their job.
Network engineers must have knowledge of how the Internet works so they can build or troubleshoot its infrastructure. They must also understand how computers communicate with one another on local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs).
Network Engineer Skills and Abilities
- Networking skills and knowledge. A network engineer must have a strong understanding of the systems they’re working with, including all the hardware, software and protocols involved in networking. They should also be able to diagnose problems and find solutions for them.
- Hardware/software knowledge: A network engineer should know how to work with different types of