JobSOC 15-1241
Computer Network Architects
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
9 programs- Computer and Information Sciences, General11.0101
- Information Technology11.0103
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst11.0501
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11.0901
- Cloud Computing11.0902
- Network and System Administration/Administrator11.1001
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance11.1003
- Computer Engineering, General14.0901
- Computer Engineering, Other14.0999
02.
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics4.7 of 5
- Engineering and Technology4.3 of 5
- Telecommunications4.3 of 5
- English Language3.8 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.