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Career Details

Computer Network Architects
Design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets.

What You’ll Do

  • Create a plan and layout for a data communication network
  • Consider information security when designing a network
  • Decide what hardware, such as routers or adaptors, and software, such as network drivers, are needed to support the network
  • Determine how cables will be laid out in the building and where other hardware will go

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Telecommunications

What You’ll Earn

Average: $78,620.00

Range

High: $130,440.00

Low : $46,200.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

C++,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Linux,Microsoft Office Software,UNIX