| How to Become a Networker | |
Many view computer networking as one of the best and "hottest" career fields available today. Some claim that a serious shortage of qualified people to fill these networking jobs exists, and these claims may lure some people into the fray hoping for an easy position with a fast-growing company.
Don't be fooled! Debates over the actual extent of any "shortages" aside, networking involves mostly hard work, and competition for the high-quality positions will always be strong. Continue reading to learn more about beginning or expanding a career in networking, and pick up some valuable job-hunting tips that also apply to many other types of technical careers.
Job Titles
Several types of positions exist in networking, each with different average salaries and long-term potential, and one should possess a clear understanding of these. Unfortunately, job titles in networking, and in Information Technology (IT) generally, often lead to confusion among beginners and experienced folks alike. Bland, vague or overly bombastic titles often fail to describe the actual work assignments of a person in this field.The basic job titles one sees for computer networking and networking-related positions include
This is a table for Job trends for Computer Networking.
- Network Administrator
- Network (Systems) Engineer
- Network (Service) Technician
- Network Programmer/Analyst
- Network/Information Systems Manager
Profile of a Network Administrator:
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator is a professional in charge of the maintenance of the computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network. This includes activities such as the deployment, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of active network equipment.The Network Administrator will concentrate on the overall health of the network, server deployment, security, ensuring network connectivity throughout and company's LAN/WAN infrastructure, and all other technical considerations at the network level of an organizations technical hierarchy. Look at the guy down, you could imagine your self amidst of all these wires (just kidding folks)
Usually, though, these tasks would be assigned to a Network Engineer if the company is large enough. The actual role of the Network Administrator will vary from company to company, but usually includes tasks such as network address assignment, assignment of routing protocols and routing table configuration as well as configuration of authentication and authorization – directory services. I
Training and certifications for Network Administrators:
Comparing Roles and Responsibilities
A Network Technician tends to focus more on the setup, troubleshooting, and repair of specific hardware and software products. Service Technicians in particular often must travel to remote customer sites to perform "field" upgrades and support. Again, though, some firms blur the line between technicians and engineers or administrators.
Managers supervise the work of adminstrators, engineers, technicians, and/or programmers. Network / Information Systems Managers also focus on longer-range planning and strategy considerations.
Eligibility for Networking Jobs
Graduation is the basic criterion for a networking job. However, it must be supplemented with some kind of specialized training or another. A degree from a reputed university or institution in the fields of network engineering and network management can really open up avenues for an individual. One can also opt of certifications in lieu of degrees to bag lucrative networking offers. Some of the most reputed networking certificates include Linux, CCNA, CCNAP and the highly respected Microsoft certified MCSE_2003. The certificated are recognized by almost all companies worldwide and put the candidate on a strong professional footing.
A few jobs available: ( sorry couldn't get more)
Chill pals, jobs in networking aren't cash flow jobs but if it's your passion and you are a pro at it then nothing can stop the flow. Keep working!
Thanks@karthik.
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