Network Engineer
Network engineers work with an organization’s computer network, utilizing information technology to make network systems for all representatives to utilize. These information networks can include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranets and extranets. The complexity of the network can vary depending on the association, and the organization may have one committed specialist or many all-inclusive associated engineers cooperating with the Chief Technology Officer.
Levels of network security
Network Solutions Architect
The network solutions architect defines current and future standards for networking and telecommunication infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience with firewalls, understanding of Linux/Unix configurations, knowledge of VLANs, VSANS, and Hypervisors, and familiarity with the internet routing and connectivity and configuration of wireless access points.
To enhance a networking career, you might need to specialize in one or more areas of networking. After specializing, the networking jobs you may decide to apply for can include:
A network security specialist provides support to the computer networks by detecting, preventing, and resolving threats to the computer networks. A person in this position also analyzes security risks and develops security measures to address the threats. Secondary duties may include installing computer security software, developing and testing software deployment tools, creating documentation for users and conducting security audits.
A cloud networking architect works closely with customers by assisting them with the deployment of infrastructure that meets their technical and business needs. The candidate must have deep knowledge of cloud technologies, experience in migrating networks to the cloud, capability to solve network related issues, ability to troubleshoot and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
A networking research and development specialist has excellent communication skills. This type of specialist works with internal and external clients, vendors and other information technology professionals and is required to be able to communicate in both technical and non-technical language. Working in an individual and group capacity could also be required. A networking research & development specialist might need to lift and transport heavy computer equipment, travel or install networking cables or devices.
Wireless networking QA engineers use their program coding and testing skills to help software developers enhance product performance. Engineers typically work for software companies, equipment manufacturers, wholesalers and other industries.
A person in this position is responsible for project implementation, software delivery, capacity management, network support, new features implementation and operations of the Wireless Core. A person holding this position is comfortable managing and supporting wireless infrastructure including HSPA voice core, VoLTE/IMS, VoWiFi, Enhanced Packet Core, SS7 and diameter networks, network translations and trunking, CDMA. Also, this person ensures that the wireless core network provides high availability service and best voice and data experience for customers. A wireless infrastructure and mobility specialist also deliver new services and projects flawlessly and with agility to support the business and its customers.
A mobility solutions architect is expected to collaborate with business, developers and fellow architects in order to provide mobility solutions to businesses that are robust, secure and scalable. This role ensures the overall quality of the architecture solutions and shares it with the cross-functional team and executive leadership. The individual should also have hands-on experience in multiple hardware and software environments and be comfortable handling heterogeneous systems.
The job role of a VOIP Engineer is to plan, design and implement the voice infrastructure a propose solutions to the existing voice and data networks. The VOIP engineers are expected to maintain, troubleshoot and provide solutions to complex software and hardware problems, maintain good relationships and communicate effectively with clients and teammates.
A telecom project manager is responsible for handling a team which includes engineers and client representatives. The main role of a project engineer is to analyze, maintain and control all the aspects of the project, from both a technical and managerial perspective. The desired skills of a project manager include understanding logical configuration, having good client interfacing skills and a clear understanding of telecom business scenarios.
With the increase in the complexity of the networks, managing data centers has become an ongoing challenge. The role of a data center networking specialist is to manage the infrastructure in a way that ensures the business is agile and reliable. A data center networking specialist is expected to do technical installation and complex design of network equipment that includes routers, switches and other devices which are common in data centers.