# Network Engineering and Architecture

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/network-engineering-and-architecture

Network Engineers and Architects design, build, and maintain the networking infrastructure that connects an organization's systems, handling routing and switching, network security, and increasingly cloud networking and SD-WAN deployments. Many hold Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP to validate their expertise in configuring routers, switches, and firewalls. This technical role suits methodical problem-solvers within IT departments or telecom providers who focus on uptime, performance, and secure connectivity.

Top skills: [Network Security](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-security), [SD-WAN](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/sd-wan)

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