How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • System Programmer
  • Systems Engineer
  • IT Manager
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Network Systems Consultant
  • Network Systems Integrator
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • Networking 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 plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
  • 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.
  • Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.

  • Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
  • Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
  • Manage financial activities of the organization.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.