How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • System Programmer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Network Systems Consultant
  • Network Systems Integrator
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Networking Systems and Distributed Systems 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 vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
  • Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  • Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
  • Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.

  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Provide technical support for computer network issues.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.