Abstract: A network engineer is an Information Technology (IT) professional who designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots computer networks. While the United States is still experiencing relatively high unemployment, demand for network engineers remains strong. To determine what skills employers are looking for, data was collected and analyzed from 1,199 nationwide job advertisements listed on Dice.com. Requested skills were then grouped into related categories and summarized. The most frequently requested skills were identified and discussed. The authors also collected data regarding the education level and certifications requested. The results can be used to modify networking courses/curriculum to better prepare students to obtain positions and be successful as network engineers.

Keywords: Education, job, network engineer, requirements, skills

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Recommended Citation: Morris, G., Fustos, J., Haga, W. (2012). Preparing for a Career as a Network Engineer. Information Systems Education Journal, 10(1) pp 13-20. http://isedj.org/2012-10/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2011)