What Does a Network Engineer Do?

Role and responsibilities of Network Engineers -

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Installation and configuration - Network Engineers install and configure equipment like routers, switches, servers, WAN accelerators, load balancers, and more.

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Maintenance - Network Engineers also maintain the network, which involves ongoing monitoring, installing patches and upgrades, and troubleshooting.

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Optimizing - It’s not enough for a network to function. It also needs to be reliable and fast. Network Engineers may collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure their network is performing well.

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Security - Network security is a critical part of network design. Network Engineers implement and maintain security measures like firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus software.

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Network Engineer specialties -

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Cloud Networking Architect - Cloud Networking Architects know the ins and outs of cloud computing, hybrid cloud environments, cloud deployment, cloud migration, and troubleshooting issues with cloud services.

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Network Security Specialist - Cybercriminals are constantly searching for network vulnerabilities. Network Security Specialist work to stay one step ahead of these threats.

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Wireless Network Engineer - A Wireless Network Engineer installs, configures, and maintains wireless equipment. They may also troubleshoot issues to prevent or minimize downtime and upgrade equipment as needed.

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VOIP Engineer - Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) mixes voice and video over one network. It’s an integrated way to make calls have online meetings, message colleagues, and more.

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