You might hire a network engineer to:
- Oversee computer networks to maximize performance and minimize downtime
- Confer with management and network users regularly to clarify needs
- Design and implement network components, including equipment procurement
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve problems
- Coordinate network access and use
- Continually research new technologies and educational opportunities
Required Skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
Experience with network infrastructure and hardware | MBA in information systems or related field |
Proficiency with infrastructure devices, including switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, and firewalls | Professional certifications (CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE-ENT, Network+, WCNA) |
Expertise in designing, monitoring, and repairing local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) |