How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Communications Consultant
  • Server Engineer
  • Data Communications Analyst

  • 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 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.
  • Coordinate installation of new equipment.
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
  • Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
  • Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
  • Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.

  • Communicate project information to others.
  • Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Develop information communication procedures.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.