How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • IT Manager
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
  • Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
  • Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
  • Manage financial activities of the organization.