Computer network specialist vs network support engineer

Differences between computer network specialist and network support engineer duties and responsibilities

Computer network specialist example responsibilities.

• Lead the Linux desktop team in both training and deployment as well as end user support.
• Lead effort to develop and maintain client's database by customizing existing computer information systems to support operating objectives.
• Engineer network projects including cable, socket and patch panel terminations including configuration of network routers, and switches and firewalls.
• Implement hardware, software and network solutions, wire, wireless, and remote access, routers, switches, cabling.
• Install and document 80 Cat5 Ethernet drops.
• Load image on new PCs and other electronic devices.
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Network support engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage, support, upgrade and administer DNS and DHCP for all devices on the network.
• Manage a remote VOIP trial which include configuring and supporting customer premise equipment as well as carrier side equipment.
• Manage and administrate security policy and procedures for all VPN network connectivity and accounts.
• Create strong relationship with customers by resolving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP relate problems through remote desktop and on site.
• Use various forms of Linux operating systems to create firewalls, webservers, PBX, and VPN.
• Set up VLANs and STP guards on core and access layer switches - change configurations when require.
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