How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • IT Specialist
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Network Specialist
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Network Operations Specialist
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
  • 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.

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Develop specifications for computer network operation.