network systems engineer

Work setting

• Various locations
• Consulting firm
• Computer hardware or software retailer/wholesaler

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess, document and optimize the capacity and performance of information and communication system networks
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of design professionals in the development and integration of information and communication system architecture, hardware and software
• Research, design and develop information and communication system network architecture
• Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software
• Analyze user's requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
• Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of engineers, technologists, technicians and drafters in the design and development of computer and telecommunications hardware
• Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware
• Supervise, inspect and provide design support during the manufacturing, installation and implementation of computer and telecommunications hardware
• Technical writing

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certidied Cloud Security Professional�(CCSP)
• Certified information security systems practitioner (CISSP)
• Cisco certified network associate
• Citrix certified professional (CCP)
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) Certification
• Microsoft SQL Certification
• Microsoft certified IT professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft certified professional (MCP)
• Microsoft certified solutions associate (MCSA)
• Microsoft certified technology specialist (MCTS)
• Network+ Certification
• VMware certified professional
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
• Information Systems Professional (ISP)

Experience and specialization

Communication protocols

• Ethernet
• HTTP
• LAN
• TCP/IP
• WAN

Computer and technology knowledge

• Environment - Client/Server
• HP/UX
• Linux - PSOS
• MS Exchange
• Unix
• X Windows
• MS Windows
• VB Script

Area of specialization

• System integration
• Networks

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Secret clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities