Salary Breakdown
Computer Network Architects
Average
$99,180
ANNUAL
$47.68
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,470
ANNUAL
$23.78
HOURLY
Mid Level
$100,210
ANNUAL
$48.18
HOURLY
Expert Level
$135,970
ANNUAL
$65.37
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Computer Network Architects
3,520
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Computer Network Architects
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Computer Network Architects
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
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Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
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Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
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Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
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Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
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Marian University – Indianapolis
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Vincennes University
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Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
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Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Associate's Degree
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Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
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Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
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Ivy Tech Community College-Hamilton County
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Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
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Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
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Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
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Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
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Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Associate's Degree
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Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
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Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
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Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
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Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
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Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
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Indiana Wesleyan University
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Indiana University South Bend
Non-Credit
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MyComputerCareer.Com/Techskills
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Western Governors University-Indiana
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Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
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Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Marion
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Certificate
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Certificate
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Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
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Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
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Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
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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
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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