Computer Network Architects
Also called: Network Analyst, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst
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. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
On the job, you would:
- Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
- Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
- Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
Engineering and Technology
Communications
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Network monitoring software
Administration software
Transaction security and virus protection software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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