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What is a computer network engineer and how to become one
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Dr. Ariful Azad Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies for the Dept. of Intelligent Systems Engineering, Assistant Professor of Intelligent Systems Engineering, Indiana University Bloomington
Avg. Salary $78,373
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 5%
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American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%
Asian 12.28%
Black or African American 8.45%
Hispanic or Latino 12.15%
Unknown 5.05%
White 61.76%
Genderfemale 9.66%
male 90.34%
Age - 42American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 42Stress level is manageable
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
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Skills Percentages Linux 9.39% Network Troubleshooting 7.75% Ethernet 6.56% Tcp Ip 5.26% PC 5.03% Complete relevant computer network engineer training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer network engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer network engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer network engineer resumes.Research computer network engineer duties and responsibilities
- Manage & monitor database servers and perform weekly/monthly data backup schedules and recovery strategies.
- Set up and configure new hardware including servers, routers, switches, workstations.
- Integrate, upgrade and maintain existing CISCO routers, switches and other lab equipment.
- Install and configure OS and application software.
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The average computer network engineer salary in the United States is $78,373 per year or $38 per hour. Computer network engineer salaries range between $59,000 and $103,000 per year.
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I really love technical job which is hands on.
I don’t too much simple tickets
I love the fact that I have self taught myself by trouble shooting issues for fifteen years while working in corrections as the Video court officer with no prior experince or degree
I dislike the fact that I don't get paid as a Video technician although I'm called to fix issues
talking to people
outside weather, I work as a network technician and the main problem I always encounter is the cold weather.
Updated January 8, 2025
