Easy a engineer can understad the osi model AND make magic. Is logic engineer work for make a better network ( we Can use any routing protocol igp like Isis( my favorite) ospf, External the famous AND unostopable bgp xd) AND enjoy to Many things we do with all.... I enjoy work with multicast network,the older pim...sorry sending off, regards
Network Engineer - Someone who spends 9-14 hours a day trying to keep the internet running while simultaneously dealing with 8,000+ people asking why it's broke after they just broke it.
@@LabEveryday Hahaha, facts! It's funny I came across your video and Network Chuck's at the same time. In his video, he remarked us highly intelligent and smart about many technologies, and that astounded him. I really wanted to say, well, that would be obvious if you spend a day with us! You learn about Unix/Linux, windows, apache, SQL, etc., because you spend all day proving to people IT'S NOT A NETWORK ISSUE. So you have to research their field of "expertise" just so you can speak their language and enlighten them. But that's too much to put in a single definition. HAHAHAHA!
Bro you really guiding me through this whole IT life like a personal advisor ..I gave up on studying for my ccent and ignored a few of your videos but when you said Lab every day It gave me that motivation to believe in myself again ..I did my A+ and N+ now I'm gonna push myself to get my CCNA before Christmas...thanks a lot man
@@arronjoseph5962 the internet would not function without (both) App devs and network engineers. Remember that IOS is still an app/operating system. The network engineer (old or modern) just finishes the puzzle by putting the pieces together by knowing the commands of the IOS, doing the physical interconnections and managing/securing. I say “contribute” because if the app code on that IOS is broken….than the networks engineer can’t build his or her LAN(s)
Almost 25. Have had zero idea wtf to do with my life. Finally realized an IT career is something I’ve always wanted to do going back to high school, and network engineering sounds interesting to me as I want to work with tech, maybe not a super lot of programming, but like solving problems and helping issues. Definitely going to check your other videos. Find your personality and way of explaining and talking very warm and helpful.
Bro, very much appreciate your vids. I’ve spent the past 15 yrs as a video animator but have always wanted to seriously get into IT. Burnt out and just made the switch - now studying for that first cert. I know I have a lonnnng ways to go but your advice is already helping. Thanks again!!
Where I work (enterprise) the net engineers mainly deal with large scale wifi (controllers, AP placement), uplinks from service providers, and anything that deals with the core and distro. I just got my foot in the door as a LAN tech after 10 years of working as desktop technician (basically the next line of support after help desk). Got my CCENT last month and about to sit for my ICND2 in a week. I mainly deal with VoIP (building our phones in CUCM, moving phones, fixing phones), any layer 1 issues, and bit of layer 2 (port security problems, VLAN access, installing new switches). My goal is to make it to engineer in the next 4 years. I’m going to pick up the pace on my #labeveryday and studying networking technologies. Thanks for all you do bro.
Congrads on the new baby! Network Engineer- Someone who understands the physical and logical design of how network devices are structured and communicate. They program various devices in support of packet flow and sustainability. They also configure terminals for monitoring and management of the network whether 802.3 or 802.11 including its design deployment.
I am a year late :-) however thank you for your inspiration and energy. I have my CCNA R&S, got it before certpocalypse and I am currently grinding to get my CCNP.
@EL PERFUMÉ government contractors overseas get paid 2-3 times the salary in America. I don’t do shit at my job and make $120k. It’s because I’m in the desert though.
@EL PERFUMÉ commit the next two years of your life to learning IT. NO vacations no wasting money no hoes no nothing!!!! Learn theory, not facts. No one cares that you can recite what you remembered. How can you apply it to solve the problem. That’s why certifications and IT come down to; problem solving. Also great choice in certification. Keep your bills to a minimum and start out taking whatever IT job you get and then work your way up.
I live in the DC area and it seems network engineer jobs here require you to be proficient in all things IT and sometime even more software network cloud
You do to a certain extent. Network Engineers typical have to be the smartest or most IT experience person in the room, and I dont mean that in an arrogant way. Since everything touches the Network, 99% of the job is troubleshooting to show its not an Network issue, but something else lol
Working on my Mcsa servers. Cert plus already done my ccna(r&s). And going to give a ccda or ccna security next month. Also working on the python scripts ( following sir David ) ❤ you the man Thank you 🏅
Network Engineer mean different things to different people as well depending on what industry your in and what you specifically do. I work for an OEM and full design Engineering Company that custom design systems for customers in Oil/Gas/Energy Field. 95% of all our systems are at Power Plants all over the country and across the globe. I work directly with an Engineer who’s job has many titles and he is many things as well a Field Engineer. He goes to the field to customers sites too. So I’m his junior. But he custom writes, application build, troubleshoot, rewrite application, upgrades systems and Industrial Control Systems that automation control plant processes that run our systems. He does everything in that entire process including troubleshoot the Network when it’s not working properly. He handles customers call to office to over phone or online fix their systems as well do it remotely. He also now has a Cisco CCNA and CCNA Industrial Cert though not required, but it makes him invaluable with all the Networking knowledge and skills. All the switches in our networks are L3 Cisco/Rockwell Stratix Switches. Im doing the same as he is. So not all Network Engineers do the same thing or cut from the same cloth. My co-worker and myself don’t work in “IT”. We do Plant Automations Process Controls Engineering. It’s mostly aligned as working in “OT” Operations Technology somewhat where you have the knowledge and understanding of Industrial/Manufacturing process operations as well Networking knowledge to effectively deal with Industrial/manufacturing network issues. A lot of people in IT, an over abundance of them can rightfully find great opportunities in a Industrial/Manufacturing company by learning some process operations knowledge and automations controls/security. You now put yourself almost firmly in that future spot called OT and in that growing process group in many industries. The many places that need good networking security knowledge is in Industrial Sector and all over that Sector.
I find all my comsci degree classes introduce all topics except programming.They go deep into programming. networking, database,PC troubleshooting is introduced only with no level up, its only online through certificates.
Great video very informative, I have a few years in the "networking" field (really just NOC and Managed Services) so Im fairly new and everything you said seems to be exactly what I have experienced except for the pay. I was basically a lvl 2 managed services "engineer" and I was only being paid $15/hr and I was responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting at layers 1-3 for over 500+ customers. Even though I was new to the networking scene & fresh out of college (4 year degree), what this company was paying me was total BS! Just know your worth going into a job.
I had the same issue after completing my Master's program. Got a couple interviews but found it hard to find work...even "entry level" stuff. A couple of suggestions... #1-get certified, the industry appreciates the effort you put in towards your degree but they validate your level of competency based on certifications and work experience. I think this happened because A LOT of schools came on the scene and there's really no way to assess the value of education one institute is giving compared to another. #2- start lower than you want to. Sometimes places will hire you if they get to pay an "over qualified candidate" less. So your first gig might only be resetting passwords, or doing something that isn't as "in depth", but you can put it down on your resume as experience, get paid while you do it, and most importantly study for the certs you need to chase down bigger and better opportunities. #3- Network...use LinkedIn, Facebook, family BBQ's, whatever. Let people know that you're fresh out of college and looking for an opportunity. Sometimes just having a relative or family member working at a place where they can vouch for you being an "ok" person is all it takes for a place to give you an opportunity to prove yourself. I was VERY timid about putting myself out there because I didn't want to potentially fail and embarrass myself but with a family to support and no one knocking down my door with any jobs after YEARS of looking, I started networking HARD! Lastly check your state, county, or city unemployment offices as well as local schools as many of them have "Workforce Education" programs designed to give people the skills needed to gain employment. Usually they have some kind of tech option (maybe an A+ or some other kind of entry level type course) and that may even be followed up with job placement. Just some options and a lot of what I had to go through myself, hope it helps. Above all, keep grinding, it'll pay off eventually. Good luck.
meet recruiters, work hard and prove that you should earn a shot. do that until the right people see what you can do. If you have the skills its just a matter of time, if you don't then your not doing something right. Basically all the study material can be free or low cost and there are great people who will help you in the community.
Hohh Man, God is good...This is what I been looking for long time, a cleary definition of What Network Engineer. Your video just made it clear to me now...I thank you a lot
thank you for this. some people, including myself, think its all about the cli but thank you for speaking on the tasks of the NOC. im net+ certified and studying for the ccna.
Currently watching this in the noc haha. Can relate hard with this video and the roles you say that someone in the noc does. Here where I work, the noc does some tier 2 stuff trouble shooting and implementation rather than just solely working incidents and monitoring network. But we are only aloud to do break-fix changes.
How much time do you spend running cables or organising cables? I have this feeling the job is a lot of marking LAN cables and putting up cable tunnels.
Never. Early in my career I did this as a technician. As a network engineer we would have technicians or hot hands installing cables and equipment. There are some roles that require you to be more hands on. But the best thing to do is ask in the interview what a typical day to day looks like.
@@LabEveryday Sounds good. I much rather spending time on problemsolving, optimizing, eg. discovering bottle necks. While I wait for my education to begin. Is there any cert I can do to warm up? Besides net+ which is below my lvl.
I love your videos. I don’t like how to be called in some industries, “network engineer” you have to have a degree in computer engineering or electric engineering. Then have like comptia certs or ccna certs.
Most job listings are "wish lists". If you have the degree, but not the certs, apply! If you have the certs, but not the degree, apply! How you sell yourself in the interview matters. If they don't want to interview you because you don't check every single friggin' box, let them go; they're looking for a unicorn.
I would like to thank you for such a well presented video on this subject. My only question is.. since a Network Engineer constantly learns is there ever really time to live and have fun?
Dua Please think about opening a training center for CCNA and CCNP because a lot of people study and use virtual lab passed their exam but most of the time employer always looking for hands on real material
Hello folks, I've been studying off and on with my Cisco certs, been rough with dealing with life and family, also I find that I do better in a classroom environment Vs. self study, I recently was laid off and had the opportunity to enroll in a program that helps with editional training. Long story short... I wanted to enroll in the CNA program but the School required that I take the computer support specialist first before I try for the CNA.. MY question is . Is a low end Cert. with low end wages?? Rght?? Coming from working in a warehouse for some years. My only concern increasing my income. Would I be wasting 6months just to have a minimum wage cert??
Du'An Lightfoot i got an a.a.s degree in computer technology the ccent and ccna but no job in i.t yet? I know what i am missing now. A serious beard #du'an Lightfoot #networkchuck. I need the 10 steps for growing the perfect beard in 2020. Should i brush it or wait for it to fill in. Is there a product i should use as an African American? Please help i feel like a lion without a mane. I would also like to add i have a interview with a government company, lets just say they are like lockheed martin. i have no idea on what type of question could be asked. i don't interview well haha. mpls was mentioned. i think of it as a switch between a wan. any advice? My experience is working with small to medium business with spectrum troubleshoot.,in other words i just give people a hard time and blame them for our crap equipment because big wigs care more about profits then helping people. Never and i mean never go with spectrum if you can. everyone cancel your spectrum account now.
Hi, thanks for the great video. During my bachelor's I was interested in networking and complted masters in ICT and I started my career as Tech support in an ISP. But now I'm working towards n+, CCNA, once I complete 1year I want to change to other role as I am not ready to take the calls for more than a year and can't learn much in that role after a year. When I'm searching for the jobs like network administrator, junior network engineer roles it's showing 1st line support roles, field engineer jobs. Can you please suggest me on what are the job titles that I have to search for? Thanks a lot
I'm on the cert journey like many. Anybody that can afford it WGU is a college that promises to get you a degree and certs as it relates to the courwork. I've seriously considered this option but don't have the fund available. If your ok self studying I find that cbt nuggets or itpro.tv are great resources in addition to getting a few books to follow along and reference. Always test your knowledge in practice tests and try and try again until you feel mostly comfortable. Investing money in your education will motivate you to get it done. Getting ready to take my first Microsoft cert/exam md-100/md-101.
I have a question. When starting out in the IT field do you always have to start out doing help desk or technical support type jobs? I’m more so a hands on type a person. Some would suggest PC Technician but I don’t have an A+. I only have ITIL and Security+ and will be taking Network+ in a couple weeks.
iCharmCity410 I”m the same way..I built a really nice home lab to include Cisco ASA, APs,switches, Dell poweredge servers. I have everything you would see in a production environment and learned to configure it with a help of a few friends. I live Bmore too.. Hit me up if your trying to lab sometime #Labeveryday
Hey Du'An. I've just finished QA studies and have been exposed to CCNA, and I think it might fit my skills even better. Do you think I should leave behind QA and learn CCNA?
Thank You for your great content and military service. Why are people from Cali so more upbeat than people in The North East? Perhaps it’s y’all weather. Maybe it’s all the potholes we have in the North East
Looking to switch fields (from English education) into IT, specifically the network engineer role. What would be the best route into the field; for example, should I go back to my local university and get a bachelor’s degree in Information Science & Technology, or is there an alternative (cheaper) route? If so, what is it? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Late comment, but what makes you want to get out of education? Im about to go to University and was considering English education, but now I am considering the IT field as well
To be politically correct, I always thought Network Engineers were acutal real Engineers that designs and implement large scale network infrastructures that usually requires hire level CCIE certs. Network Administrators are the ones that maintains, and manages a companies network infrastructure that generally holds a CCNA/CCPN. The terminology seems to be used out of context if Network Engineer and Network Administrator job titles are being used interchangeably.
I make it possible for data to get from point A to point B inaudible secure manner. I didnt invent the internet like Al Gore. But I do make the internet work. I am a glorified digital firefighter. If I am good at my job my day is slow and boring because everything works.
Thanks for the in depth description of what a network engineer does, definitely provided some clarity. From your perspective when trying to get into network engineering from a junior level is the Net+ a viable alternative to the CCNA? I understand from an industry perspective the CCNA carries more weight, but it's also a lot more expensive to obtain. With taking into consideration time, cost, and overall value of each individual cert, how much value does the Net+ present for Jr Network Engineering or Tier 1 network support roles? Thanks bro, great content as always. #labeveryday
CompTia is a joke. Their certifications exist in a vacuum. I've had A+, Network+ and Security+ for 7 years and have gotten nothing of value from it in the real world. The issue with CompTia certs are that they don't show mastery of a particular technology or software program, where as Cisco CCENT, CCNA, IINS does show that you can grasp Cisco protocols and technologies. I spent thousands to get the CompTia trifecta and wish I would have spent that money on specific Microsoft and Cisco Technologies. However, I'm finishing my Cisco trifecta this month. Don't waste time with CompTia for Jr Network Engineer. Check out multiple job posts and see that technologies and certs they want. CompTia is used to screen out applicants but if CompTia is all you have, you still won't be considered because CompTia says you have no applicable hardware/software experience but you test well, and employers will always fall back on experience and or a degree to filter thru applicants. Again, compTia certs will make you look good for Help Desk, but that's about it. Look into CBT Nuggets and/or Udemy.com for cheap CCNA training.
Damn, I do this now but my title is “Desktop Technician Level 2” I basically run the NOC and also I help on the back end for VPN. Funny enough this my first year in tech with no degree…
Skipping the old old/new school philosophy, How many folks in their mid 50's who were techs in their day and have embrace the NEW EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES do you know that have been hired by the SO CALLED DIVERSITY COMPANIES? or are you going to tell me unfortunately its a YOUNG PERSON's game now? Its not always about just putting in the work and having some connections!!
Hey Du'an, I just started watching your videos and I love them!You are really helpful! I I'm currently going to a tech school in New York and getting really to take my A+ exam. In class not no long ago we had covered just the basics of networking. Which got me intrigued to learn more. I do have one question for you. There are many different avenues and things to learn. Where do I start? Theres just so much to learn and know I don't where to start.
What i'm finding now is that most recruiters don't know about the levels of Network Engineering that you're talking about in this video. I have to literally school them on a job function that they've sent me. Example: one recruiter sent me a optical transport engineering position, now that a layer 2 technology (SONET, DWDM ) on the carrier side of the house (at&t, Verizon, etc...). The position wants the latter plus Cisco configuration, Enterprise class router (Nexus 9xxx series), ACI, as well as Cisco firewall 5xxx series. i'm like DUDE, this is beyond Layer 2, i don't configure routers, i hand off the optical pipe to the Router guy (Network Engineer). HE's the one that supposed to do all this configuration stuff. Then he hands it off to the Network Manager to ensure all the application stuff is working ok, If something breaks then a NOC tech does his job. And so on........
@@Engagenumberone damn, so I should stick to selling custom tailored furry art then. At least AI won’t be able to make those specific detailed requests.
Brother if I may ask , do you think there’s a future in IT ? My son is getting ready to finish highschool and really wants to dive in this field. But all I see is company outsourcing jobs to India. I’ve even seen Indian companies setting up shop in America killing the market. I don’t knock the Indian Companies forgetting there’s but is it worth all the competición or should I be steering my son towards something else?. I really appreciate your videos.
I am very interested in being a Network engineer.. what is the best way to go about getting into the field Comptia Network or a school such as Devry or ITT tech
I’m debating on this or becoming an architect from what I’ve been studying a network engineer can get you decent and stable money through your career or and architect that is not very stable but if done right can make you really good money idk I still have a few more years before before I have to make the big decisions
I could end up at a place where I have to do EVERYTHING and make 60,000$ a year? 😂 I’m not even mad at that bruh I’m making like 23,000$ a year now helping out old and sick people. It’s time for a career change. Let’s start by binge watching all of your knowledgeable content shall we?
Working in a NOC monitoring destroy career I have done it when u left this job you cannot do hands on job no more because you lost your technical configuration skills.
They are the goto team for EVERYTHING, from "Why doesn't my phone have a dial tone?" to "What's the hotline for another team?" In my last two jobs, I felt like everyone call Network Infrastructure first as if it was the first step in troubleshooting. Not a network engineer: "Hi I have this problem with the network." Network Engineer: "Ok, what's your IP?" Not a network engineer: "Uhm? What's that?" Network Engineer: "If you don't know what that is, I'm pretty sure you don't have a network issue."
You just repeated half the things I said in the comment on your latest video , I guess thats what I am supposed to go for Network Engineer ? You dont need college for the Engineer Title ?? What is your favorite cli based Network Monitoring tool ? and is it BASH based or NPM , or something else your preference ? Netdata , nagios whats your thing ? LOX 60k at the help desk , living off experience , "Jadakiss laugh!" There levels to this shish ??? I thought any engineer title was a 4 year degree....
I guess it depends, I'm not sure on this. In some early engineering fields like Mech, Civil, Chem and Elec, you're only considered an engineer in those fields provided you have 4 year BEng/BSc in Eng Degree. However you'll find that you can't approve designs there unless you have a Pr.Eng Cert. As for me, I have a BSc in Electronic Engineering. My job description is Railway Signals Engineer currently. Now since I haven't registered for Pr.Eng cert I can't test stations or do major system changes. Due to that I'm sometimes reluctant to call myself an engineer.
What is your definition of a Network Engineer?
...not the server guy
A network engineer is a man who is about 5'10, 230-270 pounds, with a beard...
„Troubleshooter „ coming soon in all cinemas
Easy a engineer can understad the osi model AND make magic. Is logic engineer work for make a better network ( we Can use any routing protocol igp like Isis( my favorite) ospf, External the famous AND unostopable bgp xd) AND enjoy to Many things we do with all.... I enjoy work with multicast network,the older pim...sorry sending off, regards
You talk about Netflix... One question for you. What you think about cdn network AND the impact for the internet backbone
Network Engineer - Someone who spends 9-14 hours a day trying to keep the internet running while simultaneously dealing with 8,000+ people asking why it's broke after they just broke it.
True story!!!!! And this is on a off day!
@@LabEveryday Hahaha, facts! It's funny I came across your video and Network Chuck's at the same time. In his video, he remarked us highly intelligent and smart about many technologies, and that astounded him. I really wanted to say, well, that would be obvious if you spend a day with us! You learn about Unix/Linux, windows, apache, SQL, etc., because you spend all day proving to people IT'S NOT A NETWORK ISSUE. So you have to research their field of "expertise" just so you can speak their language and enlighten them. But that's too much to put in a single definition. HAHAHAHA!
Joshua Loatman not a network issue lol. Man gotta love it!
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Oh what am I getting myself into working on CCNA now LOL
Bro you really guiding me through this whole IT life like a personal advisor ..I gave up on studying for my ccent and ignored a few of your videos but when you said Lab every day It gave me that motivation to believe in myself again ..I did my A+ and N+ now I'm gonna push myself to get my CCNA before Christmas...thanks a lot man
God is good! Keep going bro! If this is what you desire to do. Don’t let nothing stop you! 💯
Bro did you end up getting your CCNA?
Where do you lab at? Appreciate your videos. I have A+ & Sec+ but not even sure what job to apply for
@@Deshawn_Digital lab using Cisco Packet Tracer software. That's what I'm using now.
Network engineer... I make the internet work... Simplest explanation to someone who is not in IT and asks about your job😊
Great explanation
more like contribute rather than make.
@@NO-FILTER-EXPERT no he said “make work” not just “make” the internet would not function without network engineers
@@arronjoseph5962 the internet would not function without (both) App devs and network engineers. Remember that IOS is still an app/operating system. The network engineer (old or modern) just finishes the puzzle by putting the pieces together by knowing the commands of the IOS, doing the physical interconnections and managing/securing. I say “contribute” because if the app code on that IOS is broken….than the networks engineer can’t build his or her LAN(s)
Almost 25. Have had zero idea wtf to do with my life. Finally realized an IT career is something I’ve always wanted to do going back to high school, and network engineering sounds interesting to me as I want to work with tech, maybe not a super lot of programming, but like solving problems and helping issues. Definitely going to check your other videos. Find your personality and way of explaining and talking very warm and helpful.
well i'm 26 and the same issue as you haha, I don't like programming that much so networking is the other option. hope you're doing well!
@@Byzantish that makes 3 of us lol, I'm 24. We got this 💪🏽
@@Chuck.Mast3r 22 currently going to lincoln tech for IT
count me in 🙋🏾♂️ i plan on getting certs in cybersec & networking
I'm 24. let's go boys. Get the certs, the 1st job for experience. Then pull ourselves even higher.
Same bro , hope you found your way ❤
Thank you for everything you are doing, Brethren. Seeing someone that looks like me doing what I want to do is such an inspiration 💪🏾
🙏🏾 Much love fam 💪🏾
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The part I struggle with is when are you a Network Engineer vs being a Network Admin
Bro, very much appreciate your vids. I’ve spent the past 15 yrs as a video animator but have always wanted to seriously get into IT. Burnt out and just made the switch - now studying for that first cert. I know I have a lonnnng ways to go but your advice is already helping. Thanks again!!
Where I work (enterprise) the net engineers mainly deal with large scale wifi (controllers, AP placement), uplinks from service providers, and anything that deals with the core and distro. I just got my foot in the door as a LAN tech after 10 years of working as desktop technician (basically the next line of support after help desk). Got my CCENT last month and about to sit for my ICND2 in a week. I mainly deal with VoIP (building our phones in CUCM, moving phones, fixing phones), any layer 1 issues, and bit of layer 2 (port security problems, VLAN access, installing new switches). My goal is to make it to engineer in the next 4 years. I’m going to pick up the pace on my #labeveryday and studying networking technologies. Thanks for all you do bro.
Congrads on the new baby!
Network Engineer- Someone who understands the physical and logical design of how network devices are structured and communicate. They program various devices in support of packet flow and sustainability. They also configure terminals for monitoring and management of the network whether 802.3 or 802.11 including its design deployment.
I am a year late :-) however thank you for your inspiration and energy. I have my CCNA R&S, got it before certpocalypse and I am currently grinding to get my CCNP.
Dope! Keep going man!
did you get the ccnp?
“You may have to go somewhere remote where it’s tax free “ yep. Watching this video from Kuwait and level one NE here make $160k easy.
@EL PERFUMÉ government contractors overseas get paid 2-3 times the salary in America. I don’t do shit at my job and make $120k. It’s because I’m in the desert though.
@EL PERFUMÉ commit the next two years of your life to learning IT. NO vacations no wasting money no hoes no nothing!!!! Learn theory, not facts. No one cares that you can recite what you remembered. How can you apply it to solve the problem. That’s why certifications and IT come down to; problem solving. Also great choice in certification. Keep your bills to a minimum and start out taking whatever IT job you get and then work your way up.
Thank you bro! I’m 3 years late to this video, but still very useful tips!
6:35 Damn, that was eerie. You described my current position down to the responsibilities and everything. You even nailed the salary. :D
I live in the DC area and it seems network engineer jobs here require you to be proficient in all things IT and sometime even more software network cloud
You do to a certain extent. Network Engineers typical have to be the smartest or most IT experience person in the room, and I dont mean that in an arrogant way. Since everything touches the Network, 99% of the job is troubleshooting to show its not an Network issue, but something else lol
@@Just_Justified Its never the network.... unless you say that.... then it definitely is the network!
Working on my Mcsa servers. Cert plus already done my ccna(r&s). And going to give a ccda or ccna security next month.
Also working on the python scripts ( following sir David )
❤ you the man
Thank you 🏅
Network Engineer mean different things to different people as well depending on what industry your in and what you specifically do. I work for an OEM and full design Engineering Company that custom design systems for customers in Oil/Gas/Energy Field. 95% of all our systems are at Power Plants all over the country and across the globe. I work directly with an Engineer who’s job has many titles and he is many things as well a Field Engineer. He goes to the field to customers sites too. So I’m his junior. But he custom writes, application build, troubleshoot, rewrite application, upgrades systems and Industrial Control Systems that automation control plant processes that run our systems. He does everything in that entire process including troubleshoot the Network when it’s not working properly. He handles customers call to office to over phone or online fix their systems as well do it remotely. He also now has a Cisco CCNA and CCNA Industrial Cert though not required, but it makes him invaluable with all the Networking knowledge and skills. All the switches in our networks are L3 Cisco/Rockwell Stratix Switches. Im doing the same as he is. So not all Network Engineers do the same thing or cut from the same cloth. My co-worker and myself don’t work in “IT”. We do Plant Automations Process Controls Engineering. It’s mostly aligned as working in “OT” Operations Technology somewhat where you have the knowledge and understanding of Industrial/Manufacturing process operations as well Networking knowledge to effectively deal with Industrial/manufacturing network issues. A lot of people in IT, an over abundance of them can rightfully find great opportunities in a Industrial/Manufacturing company by learning some process operations knowledge and automations controls/security. You now put yourself almost firmly in that future spot called OT and in that growing process group in many industries. The many places that need good networking security knowledge is in Industrial Sector and all over that Sector.
You look excited bro. Love the Energy
Thankful fam!
Thank you! Lots of clarification of what a network engineer does.
I loved this video can you do an updated video? For 2021-2022.
Good idea! Thank you!
I find all my comsci degree classes introduce all topics except programming.They go deep into programming.
networking, database,PC troubleshooting is introduced only with no level up, its only online through certificates.
Great video very informative, I have a few years in the "networking" field (really just NOC and Managed Services) so Im fairly new and everything you said seems to be exactly what I have experienced except for the pay. I was basically a lvl 2 managed services "engineer" and I was only being paid $15/hr and I was responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting at layers 1-3 for over 500+ customers. Even though I was new to the networking scene & fresh out of college (4 year degree), what this company was paying me was total BS! Just know your worth going into a job.
Hi Du'An, it took me so long to find a certified course for Cisco with a real lab. I start in September. Thanks for all your help.
Congrats fam!
CCNA R&S + CCNA Security + MCSE makes you the most valueable Network & System Engineer. you may contact for these certifications.
You are great bro
Still the same now?
How do I get started ? When you don’t have experience. And it seems like no one wants to give you a chance once you graduate
I had the same issue after completing my Master's program. Got a couple interviews but found it hard to find work...even "entry level" stuff. A couple of suggestions... #1-get certified, the industry appreciates the effort you put in towards your degree but they validate your level of competency based on certifications and work experience. I think this happened because A LOT of schools came on the scene and there's really no way to assess the value of education one institute is giving compared to another. #2- start lower than you want to. Sometimes places will hire you if they get to pay an "over qualified candidate" less. So your first gig might only be resetting passwords, or doing something that isn't as "in depth", but you can put it down on your resume as experience, get paid while you do it, and most importantly study for the certs you need to chase down bigger and better opportunities. #3- Network...use LinkedIn, Facebook, family BBQ's, whatever. Let people know that you're fresh out of college and looking for an opportunity. Sometimes just having a relative or family member working at a place where they can vouch for you being an "ok" person is all it takes for a place to give you an opportunity to prove yourself. I was VERY timid about putting myself out there because I didn't want to potentially fail and embarrass myself but with a family to support and no one knocking down my door with any jobs after YEARS of looking, I started networking HARD! Lastly check your state, county, or city unemployment offices as well as local schools as many of them have "Workforce Education" programs designed to give people the skills needed to gain employment. Usually they have some kind of tech option (maybe an A+ or some other kind of entry level type course) and that may even be followed up with job placement. Just some options and a lot of what I had to go through myself, hope it helps. Above all, keep grinding, it'll pay off eventually. Good luck.
meet recruiters, work hard and prove that you should earn a shot. do that until the right people see what you can do. If you have the skills its just a matter of time, if you don't then your not doing something right. Basically all the study material can be free or low cost and there are great people who will help you in the community.
Hohh Man, God is good...This is what I been looking for long time, a cleary definition of What Network Engineer. Your video just made it clear to me now...I thank you a lot
thank you for this. some people, including myself, think its all about the cli but thank you for speaking on the tasks of the NOC. im net+ certified and studying for the ccna.
I love your content and the person who you are. Your vids are exactly what I need.💪.
I can do this job in the Air Force but I’m not sure if I want to. It seems dull.
Currently watching this in the noc haha. Can relate hard with this video and the roles you say that someone in the noc does. Here where I work, the noc does some tier 2 stuff trouble shooting and implementation rather than just solely working incidents and monitoring network. But we are only aloud to do break-fix changes.
Thank you for the detail explanation.
my terminal got a bug, i can type hostname and get the hostname but i cant type domainname and get the domain name back... how to fix it
really appreciate the info
Amazing video. So accurate!
Thank you for the video. Great content.
Great video extremely useful thanks for the Tips bro 🙏🏾
Sir, what is DevOps?
What's a guy to do if he feels like he is getting arthritis, but he still wants to get into the field?
How much time do you spend running cables or organising cables? I have this feeling the job is a lot of marking LAN cables and putting up cable tunnels.
Never. Early in my career I did this as a technician. As a network engineer we would have technicians or hot hands installing cables and equipment. There are some roles that require you to be more hands on. But the best thing to do is ask in the interview what a typical day to day looks like.
@@LabEveryday Sounds good. I much rather spending time on problemsolving, optimizing, eg. discovering bottle necks. While I wait for my education to begin. Is there any cert I can do to warm up? Besides net+ which is below my lvl.
I would love to be anything in IT, currently an appliance technician
You can do it!!!! What you do need to know to help you?
You can do it! Just last summer I was a MIG welder, earned my A+ now working on my Network+.
@@devante614congrats 🍾🍾🍾
Loved the video and the advice brother
You have an amazing smile!
How many hours does network engineer?? And AWS solution architect or CCNA better , in demand globally???
I love your videos. I don’t like how to be called in some industries, “network engineer” you have to have a degree in computer engineering or electric engineering. Then have like comptia certs or ccna certs.
Most job listings are "wish lists". If you have the degree, but not the certs, apply! If you have the certs, but not the degree, apply! How you sell yourself in the interview matters. If they don't want to interview you because you don't check every single friggin' box, let them go; they're looking for a unicorn.
how do I get a physcial lab
I would like to thank you for such a well presented video on this subject. My only question is.. since a Network Engineer constantly learns is there ever really time to live and have fun?
There is. You just need to create the boundaries and balance.
Dua Please think about opening a training center for CCNA and CCNP because a lot of people study and use virtual lab passed their exam but most of the time employer always looking for hands on real material
Bro. I'm 38 and want to change careers. Is it too late for me in this field?
No you aren’t too old. Check this video.
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Hello folks, I've been studying off and on with my Cisco certs, been rough with dealing with life and family, also I find that I do better in a classroom environment Vs. self study, I recently was laid off and had the opportunity to enroll in a program that helps with editional training. Long story short... I wanted to enroll in the CNA program but the School required that I take the computer support specialist first before I try for the CNA.. MY question is . Is a low end Cert. with low end wages?? Rght?? Coming from working in a warehouse for some years. My only concern increasing my income. Would I be wasting 6months just to have a minimum wage cert??
thank you for posting this! great info.
Can u please make video for Cisco ios update
Du'An Lightfoot i got an a.a.s degree in computer technology the ccent and ccna but no job in i.t yet? I know what i am missing now. A serious beard #du'an Lightfoot #networkchuck. I need the 10 steps for growing the perfect beard in 2020. Should i brush it or wait for it to fill in. Is there a product i should use as an African American? Please help i feel like a lion without a mane. I would also like to add i have a interview with a government company, lets just say they are like lockheed martin. i have no idea on what type of question could be asked. i don't interview well haha. mpls was mentioned. i think of it as a switch between a wan. any advice? My experience is working with small to medium business with spectrum troubleshoot.,in other words i just give people a hard time and blame them for our crap equipment because big wigs care more about profits then helping people. Never and i mean never go with spectrum if you can. everyone cancel your spectrum account now.
Im only a Network Admin, so what Cisco Cert should be taken to prepare you for a Network Engineer job?
Hi, thanks for the great video. During my bachelor's I was interested in networking and complted masters in ICT and I started my career as Tech support in an ISP. But now I'm working towards n+, CCNA, once I complete 1year I want to change to other role as I am not ready to take the calls for more than a year and can't learn much in that role after a year. When I'm searching for the jobs like network administrator, junior network engineer roles it's showing 1st line support roles, field engineer jobs. Can you please suggest me on what are the job titles that I have to search for? Thanks a lot
I work for ADT as a high voltage technician installer is that a good or bad start to wanting to build my way up to networking?
I'm on the cert journey like many. Anybody that can afford it WGU is a college that promises to get you a degree and certs as it relates to the courwork. I've seriously considered this option but don't have the fund available. If your ok self studying I find that cbt nuggets or itpro.tv are great resources in addition to getting a few books to follow along and reference. Always test your knowledge in practice tests and try and try again until you feel mostly comfortable. Investing money in your education will motivate you to get it done. Getting ready to take my first Microsoft cert/exam md-100/md-101.
I have a question. When starting out in the IT field do you always have to start out doing help desk or technical support type jobs? I’m more so a hands on type a person. Some would suggest PC Technician but I don’t have an A+. I only have ITIL and Security+ and will be taking Network+ in a couple weeks.
Great question. ITIL and Security+ should be enough for a pc technician job. Put your skills on your resume and go for the positions you desire!
iCharmCity410 I”m the same way..I built a really nice home lab to include Cisco ASA, APs,switches, Dell poweredge servers. I have everything you would see in a production environment and learned to configure it with a help of a few friends. I live Bmore too.. Hit me up if your trying to lab sometime #Labeveryday
Hey Du'An.
I've just finished QA studies and have been exposed to CCNA, and I think it might fit my skills even better.
Do you think I should leave behind QA and learn CCNA?
What about Network Architect
What is the salary difference between engineer 1, 2, and 3??
Do network engineer design hardware network??
What kind of degrees can you do to become a network engineer
CCNA
Is the Level 3 NE the same as the Senior NE?
Nice video man! Im really motivated
Thank You for your great content and military service. Why are people from Cali so more upbeat than people in The North East? Perhaps it’s y’all weather. Maybe it’s all the potholes we have in the North East
LOL I am from OHIO.
Looking to switch fields (from English education) into IT, specifically the network engineer role. What would be the best route into the field; for example, should I go back to my local university and get a bachelor’s degree in Information Science & Technology, or is there an alternative (cheaper) route? If so, what is it? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Late comment, but what makes you want to get out of education? Im about to go to University and was considering English education, but now I am considering the IT field as well
Lab Everyday
#LabEveryday
To be politically correct, I always thought Network Engineers were acutal real Engineers that designs and implement large scale network infrastructures that usually requires hire level CCIE certs. Network Administrators are the ones that maintains, and manages a companies network infrastructure that generally holds a CCNA/CCPN. The terminology seems to be used out of context if Network Engineer and Network Administrator job titles are being used interchangeably.
I make it possible for data to get from point A to point B inaudible secure manner. I didnt invent the internet like Al Gore. But I do make the internet work.
I am a glorified digital firefighter. If I am good at my job my day is slow and boring because everything works.
ty, great video :)
Thanks for the in depth description of what a network engineer does, definitely provided some clarity. From your perspective when trying to get into network engineering from a junior level is the Net+ a viable alternative to the CCNA? I understand from an industry perspective the CCNA carries more weight, but it's also a lot more expensive to obtain. With taking into consideration time, cost, and overall value of each individual cert, how much value does the Net+ present for Jr Network Engineering or Tier 1 network support roles? Thanks bro, great content as always. #labeveryday
CompTia is a joke. Their certifications exist in a vacuum. I've had A+, Network+ and Security+ for 7 years and have gotten nothing of value from it in the real world. The issue with CompTia certs are that they don't show mastery of a particular technology or software program, where as Cisco CCENT, CCNA, IINS does show that you can grasp Cisco protocols and technologies. I spent thousands to get the CompTia trifecta and wish I would have spent that money on specific Microsoft and Cisco Technologies. However, I'm finishing my Cisco trifecta this month. Don't waste time with CompTia for Jr Network Engineer. Check out multiple job posts and see that technologies and certs they want. CompTia is used to screen out applicants but if CompTia is all you have, you still won't be considered because CompTia says you have no applicable hardware/software experience but you test well, and employers will always fall back on experience and or a degree to filter thru applicants. Again, compTia certs will make you look good for Help Desk, but that's about it. Look into CBT Nuggets and/or Udemy.com for cheap CCNA training.
Damn, I do this now but my title is “Desktop Technician Level 2” I basically run the NOC and also I help on the back end for VPN. Funny enough this my first year in tech with no degree…
Thanks for the explanation.
Thank you I really needed this
How about age???
Age doesn’t matter. Video coming soon on that.
What’s old? Can you learn, put in the work and build connections. In many cases it’s about who you know?
And proud to be one!
Skipping the old old/new school philosophy, How many folks in their mid 50's who were techs in their day and have embrace the NEW EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES do you know that have been hired by the SO CALLED DIVERSITY COMPANIES? or are you going to tell me unfortunately its a YOUNG PERSON's game now? Its not always about just putting in the work and having some connections!!
How much does a home lab like yours cost?
Broo great video, network Is a life, Is amazing .. you know
Any course?
Question I hope this doesn’t sound dumb but do you gotta learn coding
And what type of did you for network engineering
No you do not need to learn coding. It will help you standout if you do.
Hey Du'an, I just started watching your videos and I love them!You are really helpful! I I'm currently going to a tech school in New York and getting really to take my A+ exam. In class not no long ago we had covered just the basics of networking. Which got me intrigued to learn more. I do have one question for you. There are many different avenues and things to learn. Where do I start? Theres just so much to learn and know I don't where to start.
What i'm finding now is that most recruiters don't know about the levels of Network Engineering that you're talking about in this video. I have to literally school them on a job function that they've sent me. Example: one recruiter sent me a optical transport engineering position, now that a layer 2 technology (SONET, DWDM ) on the carrier side of the house (at&t, Verizon, etc...). The position wants the latter plus Cisco configuration, Enterprise class router (Nexus 9xxx series), ACI, as well as Cisco firewall 5xxx series. i'm like DUDE, this is beyond Layer 2, i don't configure routers, i hand off the optical pipe to the Router guy (Network Engineer). HE's the one that supposed to do all this configuration stuff. Then he hands it off to the Network Manager to ensure all the application stuff is working ok, If something breaks then a NOC tech does his job. And so on........
How much do these jobs pay?
@@steverogers7601 Not as much as Software Engineering....however. AI cometh to drive down those salaries.
@@Engagenumberone damn, so I should stick to selling custom tailored furry art then.
At least AI won’t be able to make those specific detailed requests.
@@steverogers7601 I'm just saying, high paying, physical labor jobs won't look so bad in a few years.
Brother if I may ask , do you think there’s a future in IT ? My son is getting ready to finish highschool and really wants to dive in this field. But all I see is company outsourcing jobs to India. I’ve even seen Indian companies setting up shop in America killing the market. I don’t knock the Indian Companies forgetting there’s but is it worth all the competición or should I be steering my son towards something else?. I really appreciate your videos.
I am very interested in being a Network engineer.. what is the best way to go about getting into the field
Comptia Network or a school such as Devry or ITT tech
Check out nexgent
Sir Will You Please reply Please
Is it Good To Join As a Associate Network Engineer post ??
Kindly suggest Please
Hello sir,
Can you share how much you got paid at the start of your network career and how long it took to increase your salary?
so Rick Ross is into IT now?....JK! 😅 great content bruhh👍
Jokes lol
I’m debating on this or becoming an architect from what I’ve been studying a network engineer can get you decent and stable money through your career or and architect that is not very stable but if done right can make you really good money idk I still have a few more years before before I have to make the big decisions
Nice goal. But it all depends on what you call good money. And what you are willing to sacrifice to get it.
Hey guys iam a student here in India and iam really confused whether I should opt for CCNA or not.Any guidance with refer to career.
Aryan Farooqui do it!
I could end up at a place where I have to do EVERYTHING and make 60,000$ a year? 😂 I’m not even mad at that bruh I’m making like 23,000$ a year now helping out old and sick people. It’s time for a career change. Let’s start by binge watching all of your knowledgeable content shall we?
Is 36 too old to start IT?
No it's not but get with it and do not delay.
No it's not. Watch this interview. th-cam.com/video/DcNupjmTD-E/w-d-xo.html
very helpful
Thx Brother
what is a engineer
Working in a NOC monitoring destroy career I have done it when u left this job you cannot do hands on job no more because you lost your technical configuration skills.
Network Engineers? the GO TO team of end user team and server team if they cant figure out their own problem
They are the goto team for EVERYTHING, from "Why doesn't my phone have a dial tone?" to "What's the hotline for another team?" In my last two jobs, I felt like everyone call Network Infrastructure first as if it was the first step in troubleshooting.
Not a network engineer: "Hi I have this problem with the network."
Network Engineer: "Ok, what's your IP?"
Not a network engineer: "Uhm? What's that?"
Network Engineer: "If you don't know what that is, I'm pretty sure you don't have a network issue."
My brother you ever been told you look like the son of the Motivational Speaker Les Brown?
Very good
Cable,vlan, Mac,,IP,isis,ospf,mpls,bgp, mpbgp,multicast , segment routing, dns, firewall,ips,app,proxy,PC AND More xD
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You just repeated half the things I said in the comment on your latest video , I guess thats what I am supposed to go for Network Engineer ? You dont need college for the Engineer Title ?? What is your favorite cli based Network Monitoring tool ? and is it BASH based or NPM , or something else your preference ? Netdata , nagios whats your thing ? LOX 60k at the help desk , living off experience , "Jadakiss laugh!" There levels to this shish ??? I thought any engineer title was a 4 year degree....
I guess it depends, I'm not sure on this. In some early engineering fields like Mech, Civil, Chem and Elec, you're only considered an engineer in those fields provided you have 4 year BEng/BSc in Eng Degree. However you'll find that you can't approve designs there unless you have a Pr.Eng Cert.
As for me, I have a BSc in Electronic Engineering. My job description is Railway Signals Engineer currently. Now since I haven't registered for Pr.Eng cert I can't test stations or do major system changes. Due to that I'm sometimes reluctant to call myself an engineer.