Computer Network Architects

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,310 - 164,280; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Computer Network Architect to design and implement various data communication networks. The role involves developing disaster recovery plans, participating in hardware and software upgrades, and implementing network security measures. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills. The salary ranges between $60,310 and $164,280 per year, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software.
• Develop network-related documentation.
• Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
• Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
• Develop or recommend network security measures.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

JavaScript

Microsoft PowerPoint

Git

Web browser software

Python

jQuery

Microsoft Access

Node.js

MySQL

Data entry software

MongoDB

SAP

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Computer Network Architect

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
• Develop network-related documentation.
• Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
• Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
• Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools & Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• HTML
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Git
• Web browser software
• Python
• jQuery
• Microsoft Access
• Node.js
• MySQL
• Data entry software
• MongoDB
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft SharePoint

Salary

The salary for Computer Network Architects ranges between about $60,310 and $164,280 a year.