Network Engineer
Also known as: Network Administrator · Network Support Engineer
Sets up and maintains the networks that connect an organisation's computers and systems.
What you’d do
A network engineer sets up, configures and maintains the networks that link an organisation's computers, servers and offices. IT services firms, telecom operators, data centres, banks and large companies hire them. A day involves monitoring the network, configuring routers and switches, fixing outages and handling tickets.
- Configures routers, switches and firewalls
- Monitors network health
- Troubleshoots connectivity issues
- Documents network layouts
How you get in
Freshers often start in network support or NOC roles at IT services or telecom firms. A vendor-neutral or vendor certification such as CCNA, plus lab practice, is a common way to get shortlisted.
Salary in India
Fresher salary over the years
middle of the 0–1 yr range, ₹ lakh a year
Fewer than two years of fresher data so far — the trend shows once there are two.
Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- TCP/IP, routing and switching
- Configuring routers, switches and firewalls
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues
- Network monitoring tools
- Network security basics
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
Not added yet.
Competition3
How many graduates enter each year?
B.Tech / B.E. (all branches) graduates in 2023-24 at institutions that reported to AISHE — everyone finishing that degree, not only those entering this role.
Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
Not added yet.
Where the jobs are
Which cities?
Not added yet.
Women in the field3
Is it diverse?
Share of women among B.Tech / B.E. (all branches) graduates in 2023-24 — the entry degree, not people already working in this role.
At a glance
- Early roles often involve night or rotational shifts.
- Common next roles: senior network engineer, network security engineer, cloud network engineer.
- Cloud networking skills are increasingly asked for alongside on-site networks.
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