Network field engineer vs network support engineer

Differences between network field engineer and network support engineer duties and responsibilities

Network field engineer example responsibilities.

• Help to manage the network and broadband Internet connectivity.
• Manage multiple SCO UNIX servers, including application hosting, and support.
• Manage project to maximize available bandwidth and throughput by implementing QOS technologies including compression, traffic shaping and priority/custom queuing.
• Rack, mount, cable and deploy initial configuration of new routers, switches, modems, and wireless access points.
• Travel nationally to install, maintain, and repair wireless networking infrastructure, including routers, switches, and access points.
• Provide full desktop support, LAN support and remote support.
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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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