How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Architects

  • Network Analyst
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Network Systems Consultant
  • Network Systems Integrator
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • Network Consultant
  • Network Control Analyst
  • Network Control Analyst Assistant
  • Network Designer
  • Network Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Operations Analyst
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
  • Network Operations Center Engineer
  • Network Operations Specialist
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • Network Specialist
  • Network/Telecom Engineer
  • Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer
  • Networking Engineer
  • Networks Computer Consultant
  • Data Communications Analyst
  • System Programmer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Communications Consultant
  • Cloud Network Engineer
  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • IT Analyst
  • IT Network Engineer
  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Information Technology Network Engineer
  • Personal Computer Network Engineer
  • Target Network Analyst
  • Technology Analyst
  • Telecommunications Analyst
  • Wide Area Network Engineer

  • 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.

  • Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
  • Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
  • Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
  • Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
  • Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
  • Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
  • Develop network-related documentation.
  • Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
  • Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
  • Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
  • Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
  • Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
  • Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
  • 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.
  • Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
  • Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
  • Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.
  • Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
  • Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.

  • Communicate project information to others.
  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop information communication procedures.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.
  • Document network-related activities or tasks.
  • Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
  • Monitor the performance of computer networks.
  • Provide technical support for computer network issues.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Resolve computer network problems.