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Job responsibilites don't follow traditional Role
Chitownjedi
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Hey guys,
So I've been brought in as a Network engineer, but as of now the SR Engineer and Network Manager are the only ones that do anything really network related jobs... (ACLS, ASA, actual network configs)
I will be doing mostly Escalated troubleshooting, of all types... from hardware/software/inventory/shipping invoicing/asset management/and projects.... SO it seems more like a System Administrator then Network Engineering.
Now do to family needs, I needed a job, so I am and wanted to know if my plan, WHich is spend the next 2 years getting my MCSE and working to CCNP, viable, even if I am not getting much actual networking expierence. I get the title, but if im not exposed to lots of Networking stuff... isn't it counterintuitive?
I have no issue using this as a vehicle to allow for me to get my MCSE/CCNP and go to WGU and get my BS. and MBA over the next 2-3 years... and I think most of my happiness and contentment will come in that pursuit...just wondering because I don't really got friends and family that have any good insight about this IT world.
So I've been brought in as a Network engineer, but as of now the SR Engineer and Network Manager are the only ones that do anything really network related jobs... (ACLS, ASA, actual network configs)
I will be doing mostly Escalated troubleshooting, of all types... from hardware/software/inventory/shipping invoicing/asset management/and projects.... SO it seems more like a System Administrator then Network Engineering.
Now do to family needs, I needed a job, so I am and wanted to know if my plan, WHich is spend the next 2 years getting my MCSE and working to CCNP, viable, even if I am not getting much actual networking expierence. I get the title, but if im not exposed to lots of Networking stuff... isn't it counterintuitive?
I have no issue using this as a vehicle to allow for me to get my MCSE/CCNP and go to WGU and get my BS. and MBA over the next 2-3 years... and I think most of my happiness and contentment will come in that pursuit...just wondering because I don't really got friends and family that have any good insight about this IT world.
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Optionscrrussell3 Member Posts: 561I wouldn't really worry about it too much, unless you were hired on to do the network related tasks. It is also not uncommon for companies to use the Network Admin/Engineer title for a Sys Admin. On your resume you can always put "Network/Systems Engineer" or "Network Engineer (System Admin)" or try and get your company to give you a different title.MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration
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Optionsswabbies Member Posts: 29 ■■■□□□□□□□Chitownjedi,
It is hard to be patient, but I willing to bet that if you show competence and a willingness to learn they will eventually shift more of the network duties your way. Most companies that I have worked with have a very slow transition of what you are allowed to do. Learn as much as you can from the senior guys. I would also recommend over time finding out what items they don't have time to deal with and volunteering to take those cleanup type projects on. That is a good way to gain trust.thanks,
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OptionsChitownjedi Member Posts: 578 ■■■■■□□□□□Chitownjedi,
It is hard to be patient, but I willing to bet that if you show competence and a willingness to learn they will eventually shift more of the network duties your way. Most companies that I have worked with have a very slow transition of what you are allowed to do. Learn as much as you can from the senior guys. I would also recommend over time finding out what items they don't have time to deal with and volunteering to take those cleanup type projects on. That is a good way to gain trust.
Hey,
Yes, it is lol... I just went over to my boss (he was away this morning)
and had a chat.. I let him know that I would like to be transitioned into networking responsibilites once we get everything undercontrol.. and I get my ccna-sec/voice studies back into the swing this summer... he said I will be able to... so that gives me some comfort