Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Architects
Career outlook for
Computer Network Architects
What's it like?
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Working conditions
Tasks
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop disaster recovery plans. Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
Top Skills
- Critical Thinking.
- Reading Comprehension.
- Active Listening.
- Complex Problem Solving.
- Speaking.
- Judgment and Decision Making.
- Writing.
- Systems Analysis.
- Systems Evaluation.
- Coordination.
- Programming.
- Mathematics.
- Active Learning.
- Monitoring.
- Time Management.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Persuasion.
- Technology Design.
- Quality Control Analysis.
- Negotiation.
Programs
Information Technology, Systems and Computer Engineering.
Average Salary
9050/ Month