The Network Engineer role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
Requirements
- Collaborate with department heads to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
- Design and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, UPSs, and other hardware.
- Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling objectives and processes.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
- Participate in managing all network security solutions.
- Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
- Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.