Computer Networking Job description
Computer Networking Job Profile & Description
Computer network technicians set up and maintain computer networks in a company. Networks link desktop computers and other technology equipments to allow users to share computer application files and data, send electronic mail (e-mail) and connect to the Internet. There is a high demand for skilled computer network technicians as more institutions establish computer networks.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Knowing current terminology and standards used in local area networks and wide area networks.
- Helping plan and implement the employers’ computer networks
- Administering existing networks and troubleshooting problems as they occur
- Analyzing needs and costs of a client or employer in networking and then selecting the suitable media (e.g., coaxial cable, twisted-pair copper wire, wireless, fiber-optic cable)
- Designing and following administrative plans to address specific needs such as security and account management
- Resolving conflicts among different hardware used in a network
- Configuring, Installing, and troubleshooting network adapters
- Recommending various network layouts and configurations, finding most suitable network addressing systems and appropriate connection devices
- Troubleshooting and administering a network setup by resolving and documenting network problems
- Identifying common computer network problems and rectifying them
- Planning and designing and implementing networks
- Designing and implementing disaster recovering plans for varying situations if the network fails, malfunctions or is compromised
Skills and specifications
- Mastery of necessary network and operating system software including Windows, Unix, Netware and Novell
- Knowledge on basic computer network layout and architecture e.g. client to server and peer-to-peer
- Ability and patience to weave complex wires and cables
Education and Qualifications
College diploma in Computer engineering, Computer science, IT or computer networking
Certified network administrator