How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • IT Specialist
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Operations Specialist

  • 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.

  • Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
  • Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
  • 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.
  • Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.