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.

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

  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.
  • Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.