Part 2: How do I become a Network Engineer in 2020?

What are the other things I need to see as I prepare myself for a Network Engineering career? 

Again, you always have to remember, ‘Begin with the end in mind.’ Do consider that these are the other things which are expected from you if you become a Network Engineer.

 

1.    Record.  A network engineer records the status of all cases and IT-related concerns to make sure that the service-level requirement is fulfilled. Hence, preparation is important for you to be able to understand the whole IT process which should be aligned to your expertise.

 

2.    Support. A network engineer gives support to the IT Group in compliance to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) defined with all internal and external customers and be able to exert all efforts to provide internal and external clients the service they require by following agreed standards and guidelines.

 

3.    Coordinate. Always coordinate closely with Administrators or Technical Specialists, Division and department heads, superiors and colleagues, vendor and service provider, internal and external clients, always providing necessary coordination in terms of implementation, purchase and repair of equipment, proper endorsement and completion of tasks, and this is made possible through proper communication. This implies that you effectively communicate to all of them and always make sure that you have a very wholesome and positive attitude towards relating with people.

 

This is part 2 on How do I become a Network Engineer in 2020? You really need to see the demands of the network engineering work so you can do the necessary preparations. See you in part 3!