$118,810
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$77,680
ENTRY LEVEL
$120,240
MID LEVEL
$165,470
EXPERT LEVEL
$57.12
AVERAGE HOURLY
$37.35
ENTRY LEVEL
$57.81
MID LEVEL
$79.55
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.
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Computer Network Architects
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Computer Network Architects
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Computer Network Architects
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
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Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
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Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
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Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Certification
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
Certification
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Certification
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Certification
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Certification
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Certification
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
Degree Program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Certification
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Certification
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234
Certification
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
Certification
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Certification
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Certification
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Certification
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Certification
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Certification
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Certification
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ 85225-2479
Certification
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ 85392
Degree Program
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Degree Program
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Degree Program
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Degree Program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Degree Program
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Degree Program
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Certification
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 85302
Certification
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202-4866
Certification
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200
Certification
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
Certification
Top Expected Tasks
Computer Network Architects
01
Develop disaster recovery plans.
02
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
03
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
04
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
05
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
06
Coordinate installation of new equipment.
07
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.
08
Develop network-related documentation.
09
Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
10
Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Network Architects
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
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KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
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KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
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SKILL
Critical Thinking
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SKILL
Reading Comprehension
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SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
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SKILL
Programming
S
SKILL
Systems Evaluation
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ABILITY
Category Flexibility
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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