WWW: Beyond the Basics

7. Web Related Careers

7.3. Popular Career Titles

7.3.4 Internetwork Engineer

Description

Network Installers performs LAN Installation, Router/Firewall Installation, and Setup FTP Sites. They have skills in a wide assortment of router products, know how to set and recover passwords, have experience with downloading Operating Systems images and configuration files via ftp servers, and have knowledge of file architecture of routers. These persons also provide troubleshooting capabilities for companies. In other words, they provide the installation and customer support for a company.

Education Requirement

Basic knowledge of networking and protocols is necessary. Therefore, having courses that cover this would be a plus. Many persons have a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a combination of the two. At least a background in computer hardware and software would be sufficient. There are some companies that offer certification for Internetworking.

Salary

The salary range for these individuals is $35K-$65K depending on education and experience.

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