I've been working as a Network Specialist for a while and I recently started wondering what the difference is between a Network Specialist and an Engineer? I'm in charge of deploying and configuring Routers, Switches, IP phones and WAP's throughout our campus. I have to design and topologies and IDF rooms as well as the whole wireless setup. I also overlook them to make sure they are running and maintain them, including Jabber, CUCM, and VPN both in setting up and maintaining. I'm sure im forgetting something else. But im alone in our low-budget community college, I love what I do and have wanted to get into networking for a long time. I have no degree yet (currently working on it), also working on getting the CCNA and other certs. I've just been busy studying.
What does a network engineer do differently? I'm exhausted and have been using this as an XP gainer, so when I move to a bigger city, I can have a better chance at getting a Networking position.
Also, I run cables, organize them, map them in documents.
Is it just having a degree? Thanks for the help!
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