How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • Data Communications Analyst
  • Server Engineer
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer
  • 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.
  • 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 network-related documentation.
  • 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.
  • Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
  • Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.
  • Document network-related activities or tasks.
  • Install computer software.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
  • Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • 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.