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
Job Requirements
Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required * 0-2 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