Computer network professionals research, analyze and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimise performance.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- A Network Engineer in Quebec in information and communication with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $58.60 and maximum $78.50 per hour in 2020.
- A Network Engineer in Saskatchewan in information and communication with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $71.60 and maximum $97.40 per hour in 2020.
- A Network Engineer in Saskatchewan in information and communication with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $70.90 and maximum $96.30 per hour in 2020.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyzing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems
- Researching, analyzing, evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure that networks are configured to operate at optimal performance
- Assessing and recommending improvements to network operations and integrated hardware, software, communications and operating systems
- Providing specialist skills in supporting and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies
- Installing, configuring, testing, maintaining and administering new and upgraded networks, software database applications, servers and workstations
- Preparing and maintaining procedures and documentation for network inventory, and recording diagnosis and resolution of network faults, enhancements and modifications to networks, and maintenance instructions
- Monitoring network traffic, and activity, capacity and usage to ensure continued integrity and optimal network performance
