Recruitment and Job analysis of Network and Security certifications
Computer Networking jobs are many in the industry. Certifications
are a means for those without experience to prove their credentials.
Some who have computer technician jobs and experience also attempt
because they feel certification gives them a further boost in career
and pay. To get to the level of complete knowledge with study and
examination is not possible. Getting a certification means being able
to perform to some expectable limit.
IT and Computer related jobs are on the upswing. There are many
vacancies in computer technology jobs and computer security jobs.
There are varied job profiles in the market for networking and for
security. Many cite experience with certification as an added requirement
for some. The various designations that you can find are listed
below
- Network Engineer junior/senior
- Systems Administrator junior/middle/senior
- Network Analyst
- LAN Administrator
- Network and desktop maintenance
- WAN administrator
- Infrastructure engineer for networks
- Network Architect
- Network Designer
Job profile includes
- installation and support( Software/Hardware)
- User-accounts and permissions ( setup and authentication)
- Security (within the network and outside connectivity: internet)
- Monitoring- network logs and usage
- Diagnosis and rectification of faults in the network
- Implementation of preventative maintenance schedules
- Technical support for end-users
- In case of large networks coordinating and working with
the other network engineers.
- Planning for future scalability
In short the duties are analysis, design, implementation and maintenance
of a network infrastructure. The role of the engineer is always
more than that of an administrator; it includes most of the administrator’s
works as well.
Certifications for those who would like to enter into this field.
Most certifications are product/vendor specific and therefore jobs
in this area would also be the same.
Microsoft
Intermediate level: MCSA 2000 and MCSA 2003
Advanced Level: MCSE 2000 and MCSE 2003
Linux/Unix/Sun
Entry Level: Linux+, LPIC1 Linux Junior Level
Intermediate Level: HP-UX CSA, LPIC2 Linux Intermediate Level, RHCT
Advance Level: RHCE, Solaris 8 SCNA, Solaris 9 SCNA, Solaris 9 Security
Neutral Vendor Certification
Entry level: A+, CCDA, Network+, SCP, Security+, Server+,
Intermediate Level: CCVP, NetWare 5 CNE, NetWare 6 CNE, SCE, TICSA
Advanced level: CCIE, CISSP, Master CIW Administrator, MCNE, SCM
Cisco’s Certification
Entry Level: CCNA
Intermediate Level: CCNP
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