Network Systems Engineer

As the demand for computer networking increases, the Network Systems Engineer plays a crucial role. They form the primary point of contact for workplace networking issues. Whether a small organization or large, the company network requires their steady hand. Companies task them with the planning, developing, deploying, testing and optimizing of networks and system services.

With extensive knowledge and understanding of networking system and complex systems, engineers review network configuration management in addition to overall operational readiness.

The Network Systems Engineer must document all the interactions with detail technical descriptions, root causes and solutions. The professionals have to examine and evaluate the new technology and must brief others about its merits, weaknesses and recommendation on adoptability. They have to validate the updates of the operating system, software, hardware.

The professional is responsible for taking care of client security updates such as desktop OS patches and hotfixes, desktop anti-virus solutions, hot fixes, cumulative service packs and others. The Network Systems Engineer will have to implement IT infrastructure standards and offer recommendation keeping in mind the client’s requirements. They should offer high-level support and technical assistance in regards to network technologies.

Job Description

While generally a technical and complex position, company size shapes the job duties of the engineer. At a small company, a single engineer will often handle all tasks. In larger organizations, a team of engineers maintains the network. Whatever the size, companies prize the technical expertise of the network engineer.

The Network Systems Engineer Job involves overlooking the operation of LAN/WAN related network services. The engineers should take care of the network software and hardware upgrades.  They have to work in collaboration with the other network staff to resolve any information security issues. The professional will have to maintain detailed documentation of the network infrastructure.

The engineer will play a prominent role in managing the network component inventory. The professional will keep track of the network capacity to understand its effect on performance. They have to give recommendations to meet the new or changing network demands. The engineers should keep themselves updated with the new technologies. Apart from these, the other responsibilities include:

Remodeling and Integration

Systems Engineers remodel and integrate existing network facilities such as switches, WAPs, VoIP appliances and UPSs. This professional coordinates the design, planning, purchasing, installation, configuration, maintenance and testing of all network elements.

Network Services Management

Having an active network remains essential for any organization. It means that the engineer must efficiently manage DNS, email, IP address, logical architecture, network traffic monitoring and shaping as well as other network-related services.