How do they match: Computer Network Architects

  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • 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 customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.