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My Brief Job Description:

Network Engineer Job Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains network performance by building net configurations and connections; troubleshooting network problems.

Network Engineer Job Duties:
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.
Network Engineer Skills and Qualifications:
Tracking Budget Expenses, Project Management, Problem Solving, LAN Knowledge, Proxy Servers, Networking Knowledge, Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Performance Tuning, People Management

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3.6.1 Identify different switch modes used in your company to forward frames and explain each one. P 0
3.6.2 What switch mode offers min. latency? Q 0
3.6.3 What is error threshold and what mode it is associated with? Q 0

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4.3.1 List steps for troubleshooting a router. Q 0
4.3.2 Which mode is used for troubleshooting a router and why? Q 0
4.3.3 Explain why Cisco routers uses different IOS images. Q 0

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5.3.1 Show Course/seminar attendance for the subject. P 0
5.3.2 Identify if it’s implemented and explain why do we need it. P 0

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4.3.1 Participate in router troubleshooting. P 0
4.3.2 Explain how you will fix corrupted image and configuration files in a router. Q 0

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4.5.1 Participate in configuring a static router. P 0
4.5.2 Participate in configuring a Dynamic router. P 0
4.5.3 Print the route table for a given router/Layer 3 switch and explain it. P 0
4.5.4 Participate in configuring routing protocol redistribution. P 0

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5.2.1 Participate in reviewing Subnets design and maintenance. P 0
5.2.2 Participate in troubleshooting subnet mask related problems P 0
5.2.3 Identify three subnets and related information (subnet mask, broadcast addresses, usable hosts) for a given floor/group. P 0
5.2.4 Participate in subnetting an IP range and identify the network address, Host and the broadcast address. P 0

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5.3.1 Explain and provide a study on how you can convert your company IP addressing schema from IPv4 to IPv6. P 0

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5.4.1 Show your ability to setup a Default Gateway Address for a given device. P 0

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5.5.1 Perform a loopback test. P 0

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7.3.1 List the steps to install and configure a new AP. P 0
7.3.2 Define the OS versions used in these devices. Q 0
7.3.3 Define the step to upgrade your WLAN. Q 0
7.3.4 Define the step to setup a wireless client in user’s PC. Q 0

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7.4.1 Provide the diagram of WLAN setup in your company and identify the devices used in your company. And Compare between these devices and explain the main functionality of each.And Identify where it is used. P 0
7.4.2 What are the pre-request to design WLAN? Q 0

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7.5.1 Provide Network utilization report for your organization. P 0
7.5.2 What are the steps to troubleshoot WLAN problem? Q 0
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7.6.1 List the Authentication and Encryption protocols . Give brief explanation of each. Q 0
7.6.2 Identify the authentication and encryption protocols used in your organization. Q 0

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3.9.1 Identify different ways to access a switch and explain how should be secured. P 0

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3.9.1 Participate in securing a switch. P 0
3.9.2 Identify switch console ports and explain how can be secured. P 0

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3.10.1 Explain different features of voice protocols in MPLS. Q 0
3.10.2 Explain the difference between MPLS L2 and L3. Q 0

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9.1.1 Identify the Bandwidth monitoring tolls used in your organization and provide a report. P 0

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4.3.2 Provide evidence of your contribution to ideas to improve Work Team activities and outputs. O 0
4.3.3 Provide evidence of situations where you have encouraged colleagues to generate, try out and implement new ideas. O 0
4.3.1 List 3 opportunities for using creativity in your current work activity / area. Q 0
4.3.4 Discuss examples where you have put aside your own judgments and ideas and listened to the ideas of others to allow diverse perspectives to be taken into account. Q 0

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4.4.1 Identify the basic tools that are commonly used in Change Management. Q 0
4.4.2 State examples from the company where Change Management processes are currently ongoing. Q 0
4.4.3 Identify examples from within your own work area where there might be a need for change. Q 0

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4.4.1 Explain 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of implementing change. Q 0
4.4.2 Describe how differing attitudes to change can have differing effects (positive and negative) on employee stress levels and give 2 examples from your own recent experience. Q 0

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1.1.1 Name at least 3 key elements of effective Work Team behaviour. Q 0
1.1.2 Describe at least 3 objectives for your Work Team. Q 0
1.1.3 Describe your role in the Work Team. Q 0
1.1.4 What does your Team do and how does it achieve it’s objectives? Q 0
1.1.5 Discuss your Work Team’s behaviours which build optimal team working conditions. Q 0
1.1.6 Discuss the behaviours you use to demonstrate that you are a willing team member. Q 0
1.1.7 Describe where your work comes from and who uses your work product. Q 0
1.1.8 Describe your information needs and your Work Team’s information needs Q 0

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3.1.4.3 Produce a copy of your organisation’s Performance Management process P 0
3.1.4.1 Define KPIs & objectives. Q 0
3.1.4.2 Name 3 types of performance criteria. Q 0

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3.1.5.1 Name 4 levels of authority in your company. Q 0
3.1.5.2 Identify the difference between delegation and empowerment. Q 0

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3.1.1.1 Contribute to setting and meeting targets. O 0
3.1.1.3 Bring your diary to the Assessment and demonstrate how you schedule your time for meetings, planning and delivery of your assignments and personal priorities. P 0
3.1.1.2 Explain the difference between urgent and important tasks. Q 0

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3.1.3.4 Provide evidence of your ability to network with other disciplines, WorkTeams or OPCOs. O 0
3.1.3.1 Name 3 of the principles of the ADNOC Progression policy. Q 0
3.1.3.2 Describe at least 3 contributions you have made to development plans and have them confirmed by your coach or supervisor. Q 0
3.1.3.3 Describe 3 components of effective coaching and how you have used them. Q 0

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3.1.4.1 Document (in a log book or a report) at least 3 objectives you assisted in setting. P 0
3.1.4.2 Describe how to review performance objectives and achievements. Q 0
3.1.4.3 Describe 4 steps in reviewing performance objectives. Q 0

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3.1.5.1 Describe the processes of effective delegation and empowerment. Q 0
3.1.5.2 Identify 4 consequences of delegation & empowerment. Q 0

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12.2.1 Explain the high availability firewall design at your company Q 0

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NE13.1 Intrusion Prevention System (Network IPS) N 0

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13.1.1 What is a NIPS and how does it work? Q 0
13.1.2 What are the different products available in the market? Q 0
13.1.3 What is the difference between Network IPS and Host IPS? Q 0
13.1.4 What is the difference between IDS and IPS? Q 0
13.1.5 What are the advantages and disadvantages of NIPS? Q 0
13.1.6 What kind of attacks can IPS block? Q 0
13.1.7 Why do I need an IPS if I currently have a Firewall and an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? Q 0
13.1.8 What are the Essential Characteristics of an IPS? Q 0

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13.2.1 What is ADS and how does it work? Q 0
13.2.2 What are the different products available in the market? Q 0
13.2.3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of ADS? Q 0
13.2.4 What kind of attacks can ADS block? Q 0

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1.3.3.6 Provide copy of vulnerability report. P 0
13.3.7 Provide a copy of all unsuccessful scans P 0
13.3.1 What are the benefits & implications of scheduled scans? Q 0
13.3.2 What is a NIPS and its requirement? Q 0
13.3.3 What are the different products available in the market? Q 0
13.3.4 What are the advantages and disadvantages of Enterprise scanner? Q 0
13.3.5 What are the Essential Characteristics of a enterprise scanner. Q 0

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13.4.1 Allocate NAC and explain how does it work. P 0
13.4.2 Provide & briefly explain implemented policies. P 0
13.4.3 Provide & briefly explain logs & reports for noncompliant devices. P 0

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13.5.1 Allocate a VPN Service and explain how does it work. P 0
13.5.2 Show the configuration of the VPN of your company. P 0
13.5.3 Provide a copy of the VPN logs. P 0

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13.5.1 Participate in the configuration of VPN. P 0
13.5.2 Participate in configuration of HA VPN System. P 0
13.5.3 Generate the copy of the logs and explain. P 0
13.5.4 Participate in troubleshooting of VPN Services. P 0
13.5.5 Check for VPN Services in your company. P 0

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16.1.1 Provide a copy and explain the contents of the Tactical Plans of your IT Division.(IT Work Plan, IT Training Plan, Procurement Plan). P 0
16.1.2 Provide a copy and explain the contents of the IT Business plan of your Division. P 0
16.1.5 What is meant by alignment of business and IT strategy? Q 0
16.1.6 What is meant by ‘Mission’, ‘Vision’ and ‘Goals / Objectives’? Q 0
16.1.7 What is meant by long term/medium/short term plan? Q 0
16.1.8 Give brief explanation of why IT should not be isolated from Company business plans. Q 0
16.1.9 What are the main objectives of the IT Division in your organization? Q 0

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16.1.1 Identify the components that make up an IT strategy document, IT business plan and IT Work Plan. O 0
16.1.2 Explain the Planning Cycle of your IT Division. O 0
16.1.3 Provide a copy of the current IT Strategy document and explain your understanding of the major components. P 0
16.1.4 Show an evidence of your participation in developing annual IT training plan and IT work plan in your company. P 0
16.1.5 Give at least one example for each of ‘Mission’, Vision’ and ‘Goals/Objectives’, especially in the context of IT in your company. P 0
16.1.6 Explain the concept of SMART in terms of defining IT Objectives leading to IT Strategy & Plans. Q 0

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16.2.1 Identify areas that IT policies cover. P 0
16.2.2 Identify main topics / areas for which standards are available. P 0
16.2.3 Identify some of the IT Procedures available in your company. P 0
16.2.4 Identify ISO Standards used in IT (ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 9000). P 0
16.2.5 Explain application development and deployment guidelines in your Division. P 0
16.2.6 Explain the steps used for developing SLAs, OLAs in IT. P 0
16.2.7 Locate and explain the policies, standards and procedures available in your IT Division P 0
16.2.8 What is meant by a policy. Give an example and explain it? Q 0
16.2.9 What is meant by Standard. Give an example and explain it? Q 0
16.2.10 What is a procedure. Give an example and explain it? Q 0
16.2.11 What are the differences between Policy, Standards and Procedures? Q 0
16.2.12 What is meant by IT Governance? Q 0

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16.3.1 Identify some topics / areas for which QA is being practiced in the company. O 0
16.3.2 Identify a few quality requirements for an IT system. O 0
16.3.3 Identify a well-known QA tool / methodology available in the market. O 0
16.3.4 Produce a summary of the functionality of a QA tool /methodology in the company. P 0
16.3.5 What is Quality Assurance? Q 0
16.3.6 What is Quality Control? Q 0
16.3.7 What is Key Performance Indicator (KPI)? Q 0
16.3.8 Why should Quality be planned in the project? Q 0
16.3.9 What are the differences between Quality Assurance and Quality Control? Q 0