Computer network architect, Kaihoahoa whatunga rorohiko
Also known as
- Network architect, computer network and systems engineer, enterprise architect, solution architect, computer systems engineer, network architecture engineer
Computer network architects develop data communication networks for organisations like local area networks. They may recommend software and hardware and design security systems.
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$85K to $144K
Most common
$179K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Computer network architects
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
- Analyse data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Develop specifications for computer network operation.
- Resolve computer network problems.
You usually need a qualification and experience to become a computer network architect.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, applied network and cloud technology, networks and systems administration, computing or similar area
- experience in computer network architecture or network engineering roles
- a relevant industry-based certification like TOGAF9
- knowledge of relevant network services, software, cloud technologies, architecture and solutions
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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