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
$62K
Lower
$84K to $142K
Most common
$175K
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
- design data communication systems
- develop computer and information security policies
- improve computer and data systems
- fix computer network problems
- monitor computer network performance
- analyse data to find and solve problems
- create disaster recovery plans
- write network operation documents
- work with other departments on projects
You usually need a qualification and experience to become a computer network architect.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or similar area
- experience in similar work
- 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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