Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Technologist,
Network Analyst,
Solutions Architect,
Systems Engineer
What they do: 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.
- DemandHigh
- state Avg. Salary $$$$$$112,910Download Career Flyer
What do they typically do on the job?
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Personality
Interests
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Abilities
Whether you have received formal training or not, these types of abilities are helpful in this career.
Verbal
Communicate by writing
Listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
Group things in different ways
Make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Skills
People who want to pursue this career have skills in these areas.
Basic Skills
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Reading work related information
Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop