How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • 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.

  • Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
  • Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.
  • Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • 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.
  • Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.