Part 1: How do I become a Network Engineer 2020?

Do you really want to become a network engineer? What is your purpose for pursuing a career in network engineering?

The best way to become a network engineer is to begin with the end in mind. You have to understand what is expected from you when you become a network engineer. Here are some of the things which are expected from you when you become a network engineer.

You are responsible for providing IT support which includes data network support technical services which involves maintaining, monitoring, installing, troubleshooting of network and be able to provide network support resources.

1.    Maintenance. Always perform maintenance of the whole network’s authorization infrastructure which includes back up, configuration and recovery of all network services and systems. (VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems, operates and tests network software and hardware configurations and troubleshoots network failures and errors
 
2.    Installation. Another part of the job of a network engineer is installing, configuring and maintaining network core systems, routers and switches, ethernet networks, network cabling and other related gadgets, devices, equipment and systems.
 
3.    Monitor.  The position also involves monitoring the utilization, capacity, workload, service level of network. A network engineer provides proper documentation and information supporting maintenance or upgrading network equipment and facilities, perform facility surveys for network communications and makes recommendations to the management for the layout and location of network components, equipment, cabling, and wiring. Documents and handles ticket requests quickly and efficiently though utilizing existing documentation, training & resources ensuring that ticket requests are accomplished according to the set standard response/resolution time.
 
4.    Inspection. Routine inspection must be performed regularly. This includes the audit of network system, software, internet links, and provide tools to ensure regular performance maintenance and tuning of systems and usage monitoring. The network engineer schedules change request activities for corrective and preventative maintenance to ensure that all network systems are operational. Provides second level assistance/support to technical concerns and troubleshoots any reported problem pertaining to the network system handled which includes restarting of systems after outages, crashes, hardware failure, and multi-user operating systems.
 

This is just part 1 of How to become a Network Engineer starting in 2020 Pandemic? You really need to see the demands of the network engineering work so you can do the necessary preparations. See you in part 2!