Network Engineer Recruitment

What is a network engineer recruitment?

Network engineers are responsible for providing the business with the network systems, data speeds and security needed to facilitate daily operations and to support new initiatives.

The job involves working with physical network equipment, like cables, routers, switches and devices, and logical topologies, like network protocols.

The role is often divided into lead network engineers (team leaders) and network engineers (2nd or 3rd line support). They work alongside network analysts or NOC analysts, who provide the 1st line of support.

Network engineer recruitment job description and responsibilities

A network engineer keeps everyone in the business connected using a mix of intranets, extranets, LANs and WANS. They monitor the business’ data throughput rate and assess whether upgrades are needed in order to meet future demands.

Engineers work alongside infrastructure engineers, infrastructure architects and product/sales teams, and report to the CTO or infrastructure manager.

Network engineer duties include:

Installing and maintaining network devices and services

Providing support and troubleshooting in accordance with SLAs

Assessing the technical needs of staff or clients

Managing firewalls

Performing software and firmware upgrades to help maintain security

Working alongside the IT security team to uphold policies and procedures

Documenting operational processes

Maintaining operational status by working with third parties/vendors

Network engineer job qualifications, skills and experience

To gain a role in network engineering, employers will be looking for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar, and experience with network administration.

Desirable skills include:

CCNA, CCNP OR CCIE certification (dependent on role level)

Cisco, Palo Alto or Juniper routing/firewall experience

Public cloud experience (Azure/AWS certified, Office 365, Dynamics)

Knowledge of IP networks

Experience in physical network engineering

Employers will also look for some of the following soft skills and characteristics:

Good problem-solving skills

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Critical thinking

Good attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

The ability to work as part of a team

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