With this video we are still exploring what it means to be a network engineer. So, let’s talk levels (L1, L2, L3) and maybe a little bit about working with people. Are you a self-starter? Lone wolf? Agreeable? Disagreeable? In either case, knowing a little more about your target job and the kind of person you are can help in the job search. And we hope this video helps too.
And as always – add to the conversation!
First video in the series:
Books and other products for networkers
Packet Guide to Core Network Protocols:
Packet Guide to Routing and Switching:
Packet Guide to Voice over IP:
Network Engineering Fundamentals:
Advanced Network Engineering:
Virtualization, Networking, and Storage:
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Hey Professor,
Great video! I think another concept to add just from how my career has gone is that sometimes you might be all the levels depending on how lean the company is running their infrastructure team.
For anyone watching that is still in school know this too, the network almost always gets blamed even when it's not the network. So, having the soft skills of someone that maybe started their careers out in Helpdesk or TAC like roles might have a leg up in being able to decompress and help troubleshoot a higher stress people related issue regarding a "network problem."
I think no matter what level you are on (L1-3 etc), you are going to work with other folks across your organization or other organizations so being able to actively listen to peers, help diagnose issues (even when it isn't the network), and be confident with your troubleshooting will set you apart from someone who does not want to work with people directly, keep their head down, and live in the CLI/GUIs.