Data communication engineer vs network planner

Differences between data communication engineer and network planner duties and responsibilities

Data communication engineer example responsibilities.

• Design, configure, implement, and manage MPLS and VPN networks internationally.
• Install and manage VPN devices for site-to-site and mobile client-base VPN connectivity to corporate resources.
• Manage and dispatch a team of technicians to troubleshoot point of sale and data communications equipment.
• Utilize advanced encryption devices to secure communications between all locations manage by the department.
• Develop a scalable and cost efficient voice and data, network design, SATCOM, and operating solution.
• Repair and maintain legacy broadband LAN system.
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Network planner example responsibilities.

• Manage Ethernet LANs in high profile company buildings.
• Manage and analyze traffic backhaul for Ethernet and SONET circuits in between central offices.
• Develop and manage the plan for new technology deployment that convert network backbone to IP.
• Manage projects responsible for the customer turn ups of domestic and international customers on all BSLD switches in the network.
• Coordinate marketing brainstorming meetings, prepare minutes, manage project follow-up, and create summary PowerPoint presentations.
• Create and maintain broadband network trunk diagrams as switches and trunks are add and remove from the network.
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