How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Information Technology Director
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Information Technology Network Engineer
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • System Programmer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Network Systems Consultant
  • Network Systems Integrator
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • 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.
  • Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.

  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Communicate project information to others.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop information communication procedures.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.