Career paths in networking

Name: Haider Abbas
Department: BS IT (4TH)
Course: Computer Networks
Reg No: 2018-KIU-5495
Career paths in Computer Network
Computer Network or Networking involves in every field in today’s life. It is one of the most wide
platform for those who want to set up their career path and it provides many job opportunities for
Computer Science and Information Technology students.
Some of the fields encompassed by Computer Networking are:-
Network Engineer or Network Architect
Network engineer plan, construct and manage networks and actually it the foundation of IT system in an
Organization.
Some of its certifications are
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CompTIA Network + Certification
MCSE (Microsoft certified solutions experts)
VMware certified Professional – Network virtualization
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator is a person whose responsibility is to maintain the infrastructure of computers
and emphasis on networking.
Some of its certifications are
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CompTIA Security + Certification
Cisco CCNA Certification
Cisco CCNP Certification
MCSA (Microsoft certified solutions associate)
Network Security Analyst
Network Security Analyst is the one who ensure the organization that its information is secure. Its job is
to prevent the company from cyber attacks or security threats.
Some of its certifications are
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
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GIAC Certification
Network Programmer
Network programmer writes computer programs codes that enable processes to communicate with
each other across a computer network.
Some of its certifications are
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CCNP
CCNA Cyber Ops
Citrix Certified Associate
Network Technician
Computer network technician is a professional engaged in various businesses like build and
troubleshoots networks. Also they focus on setup, repair, and troubleshooting of both hardware and
software products.
Interest and Plan
Computers becomes compulsory for any individual or any organization today. Networking is spread all
over the world in every field and provide hundereds of career paths for its learners.
According to my interest I choose Network Engineering and Network Security analyst because in case
of Network engineering I am confident to construct and manage IT system in any organization also
there is a strong demand for network engineers and shortage of qualified professionals. Network
Security Analyst is also interesting path for me because it involves analytical thinking and problem
solving. Network Security analyst is the one who provide multiple solutions of a problem and secure the
system in multiple ways. It has ability to work both individual and as a team.
Planning is not so easy as we think that completing bachelor degree is the only thing which open your
career for you. No doubt bachelors is the first need but not the only need. The Networking person must
be analytical thinker and ability to design logarithms to solve problems. It has ability to do work as a
single or as a part of team. Sharp thinking is Compulsory in all career paths.
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