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Computer Network Architects

Also called: Network Analyst, Network and Security Engineer, Network Consultant, Solutions Architect In the Air Force: Command and Control Battle Management Operations; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Apprentice, Weapons Director; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Craftsman, Weapons Director; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Journeyman, Weapons Director; Cyber Transport Systems; Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice, Data Links; Cyber Transport Systems Helper; Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman; Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice; Cyber Warfare Operations Helper; Cyber Warfare Operations Superintendent In the Army: Information Protection Technician; Information Services Technician; Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator; Network Integration; Network Management Technician; Network Systems Engineering; Senior Network Operations Technician In the Marine Corps: Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist; Communications Chief; Cyber Network Systems Chief; Data Systems Administrator; Data Systems Chief; Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer; Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician In the Navy: Computer Network Capability Development; Electronic Intelligence Analyst; Information Systems Technician; Information Systems Technician Submarines Almost all organizations rely on efficiently organized computer networks to accomplish their day-to-day business. Those networks are designed and built by computer network architects. Computer network architects create plans and layouts for data communication networks, ranging from building small connections between two offices to accessing vast networking capabilities on a cloud infrastructure that customers can connect to across the globe. Network architects develop a deep understanding of a business’ plans in order to design networks that will best suit their current and future needs. They analyze the organization’s data traffic, and work with chief technology officers and hardware engineers to predict future demand, and determine where to build new networks. They must consider information security and new technology developments to design the most effective, reliable systems. Along with having the necessary computer knowledge, network architects need to be effective team leaders, coordinators, and communicators. Most work full-time schedules in offices, with occasional visits to server rooms when they need to access network hardware. Network architects usually need at least a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, along with several years’ experience working with information technology systems. A master’s of business administration in information systems is needed for some positions.
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.
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