Competencies: Networking

Networking

Overview

Network engineering encompasses the design, implementation, operation, and automation of computer networks. This domain spans from physical layer switching through application-layer services, including enterprise campus, data center, WAN, wireless, and cloud networking.

Industry Frameworks

  • CompTIA Network+ — foundational vendor-neutral networking

  • Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE — Cisco-centric enterprise networking

  • Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP — Juniper-centric networking

  • NICE Framework (PR.IP, DE.CM) — network security and monitoring

Subdomains

Subdomain Topics Personal Coverage Avg Level

Routing

19

High

Advanced

Switching

16

High

Advanced

Network Security

17

Moderate

Intermediate

Network Services

16

Moderate

Advanced

Network Automation

16

Moderate

Intermediate

Network Design

15

Moderate

Intermediate

Wireless

15

Low

Intermediate

VPN & Tunneling

16

Low

Beginner