Network Engineers (Network Architects) are professionals who are responsible for installing and maintaining computer communication networks at a company or organization. They also ensure networks which are running smoothly and upgrades networks to provide maximum performance. They oversee both the hardware and software which is essential to keep Local Area Networks (LAN) or Wide Area Networks (WAN) running smoothly. They analyze and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise within the network. They are also known as network architects as they construct a corporation's high-performance computer networks using the appropriate data communications and components.
Candidates have to follow the below-mentioned procedure for becoming successful in this career orienting profession.
Network Engineer Eligibility
Candidate should have done B.E/B. Tech in a relevant stream like Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Software, Computer Science, Mathematics or Electrical/Electronic.
Network Engineer Required Skills
- Network Engineers should have an excellent knowledge of all components of a computer network, and very good analytical and problem-solving skills as their work involve a lot of troubleshooting.
- They possess good communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff are always an asset.
- Network Engineers should have a good understanding of their customers and end users to be able to serve their needs.
- They should have good problem-solving skills, organisational skills to prioritise tasks, the ability to explain technical issues clearly and good people skills.
How to become a Network Engineer?
One has to follow below-given steps for knowing admission details and its related aspects-
Step 1
After passing their 12th class they must have to go for further graduation courses from a recognised college/university. The admission to these courses is given on basis of entrance test Merit List followed by counselling. Students can get admission on the basis of good rank i.e. small rank good institute. The professional course is of four years duration.
Engineering Degree Courses-
Course Eligibility-
12th class pass and a good rank in the entrance test
Entrance Test for the above Courses-
Step 2
After graduation or obtaining a job, they can go for further Master’s Degree as it is given credit at many places while offering jobs. These jobs are mainly research-based.
Institutes offering Courses for Network Engineer
- Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology, Delhi
- Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
- Goa College of Engineering, North Goa
- Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Guwahati, Guwahati
Network Engineer Job Description
A network engineer is responsible for setting up, developing and maintaining computer networks within an organisation or between organisations. Also, he offers support to users, who can be staff, clients, customers and suppliers, and troubleshoot any problems that arise.
Network Engineer Career Prospects
The typical work activities of Network Engineers change depending on the size of the company such as in smaller firms they work as a general trouble-shooter of any IT-related problem that comes up. On the other hand, in larger corporations, they focus on only one aspect of that company's computer network. They might monitor the web use of employees, manage spam and virus protection, and handle email issues. Network Engineers help to resolve any issue that the company might have, ranging from a forgotten email password to installing new software infrastructure, to a major system crash. Therefore, there are many designations for them in companies to work on.
Network Engineer Salary
Fresh Network Engineers are given a monthly salary between Rs.25,000 to Rs.35,000 on an average basis. Here is not the limit; they can earn more than this. The difference in salary is mainly because of factors like profile/size of the company, candidate’s academic records/institute from which they completed this professional course, and the like. Self-employment is also one of the best options for them.
