How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Architects

  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Information Technology Director
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Information Technology Network Engineer
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Technology Analyst
  • 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.

  • Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
  • 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.
  • Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.
  • Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.
  • Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.

  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Communicate project information to others.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop information communication procedures.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
  • Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
  • 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.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Test computer hardware performance.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.