$99,180
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$49,470
ENTRY LEVEL
$100,210
MID LEVEL
$135,970
EXPERT LEVEL
$47.68
AVERAGE HOURLY
$23.78
ENTRY LEVEL
$48.18
MID LEVEL
$65.37
EXPERT LEVEL
Computer Network Architects
About this Career Path
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.
Salary Breakdown
Computer Network Architects
Projected Jobs
Computer Network Architects
3,520
Projected job openings through 2030
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Top Expected Tasks
Computer Network Architects
01
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
02
Develop disaster recovery plans.
03
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.
04
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
05
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
06
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
07
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
08
Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
09
Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.
10
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Network Architects
K
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
K
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
K
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
K
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Design
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Information Ordering
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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About This Career Path
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.
Environment
Also Known As
- Business systems analyst
- Computer analyst
- Computer security system specialist
- Computer systems analysts
- Data security administrator
- Information security manager
- Information security specialist
- Information systems security analyst
- Information technology specialist
- Network security engineer
- Communications engineer
- Computer security specialist
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer systems security analyst
- Information security analyst
- Information security officer
- Information systems analyst (isa)
- Information technology security analyst
- Network engineer
- Systems engineer
