How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Network Designer
  • Networks Computer Consultant
  • Personal Computer 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.

  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
  • Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.
  • Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
  • Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
  • Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
  • Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
  • Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
  • 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.
  • Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
  • Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.
  • Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
  • 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.

  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.
  • Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
  • 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.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Test computer hardware performance.