Computer Network Architects
O*NET Code: 15-1241.00
Description
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.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Cloud ArchitectCloud Network EngineerComputer Network AnalystComputer Network EngineerComputer Network TechnologistData Communications AnalystEnterprise ArchitectInternetworking Technician (Internetworking Tech)IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)IT Network Engineer (Information Technology Network Engineer)Network AnalystNetwork ArchitectNetwork Computer ConsultantNetwork ConsultantNetwork Control AnalystNetwork Control Analyst AssistantNetwork DesignerNetwork DeveloperNetwork Operations Analyst (Network Ops Analyst)Network Operations Specialist (Network Ops Specialist)
⚡ Skills (24)
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Programming4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
Active Listening4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
+ 14 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (284)
🔥AJAX
Web platform development software
🔥Adobe After Effects
Video creation and editing software
🔥Amazon DynamoDB
Data base management system software
🔥Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Amazon Redshift
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
Storage networking software
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
Cloud-based management software
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS software
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Ansible software
Expert system software
🔥Apache Cassandra
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Hadoop
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Hive
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Kafka
Development environment software
🔥Apache Maven
Development environment software
🔥Apache Spark
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Apache Subversion SVN
File versioning software
🔥Apache Tomcat
Web platform development software
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Atlassian Confluence
Project management software
🔥Atlassian JIRA
Content workflow software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk Revit
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bash
Operating system software
🔥Border Gateway Protocol BGP
Switch or router software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Cascading style sheets CSS
Web platform development software
🔥Chef
Configuration management software
🔥Cisco Webex
Video conferencing software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Django
Web platform development software
🔥Docker
Application server software
🔥Drupal
Web platform development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Eclipse IDE
Development environment software
🔥Elasticsearch
Data base management system software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥GitHub
Application server software
🔥Go
Development environment software
🔥Google Android
Operating system software
🔥Google Angular
Web platform development software
🔥Hibernate ORM
Object oriented data base management software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥IBM Terraform
Configuration management software
🔥IBM WebSphere MQ
Cloud-based management software
🔥JUnit
Program testing software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥JavaScript Object Notation JSON
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft .NET Framework
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft ASP.NET
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Directory
Internet directory services software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Azure software
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft PowerShell
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base reporting software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Studio
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Windows Server
Application server software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MongoDB
Data base management system software
🔥MySQL
Data base management system software
🔥NoSQL
Data base management system software
🔥Node.js
Web platform development software
🔥Oracle Database
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Oracle PL/SQL
Data base management system software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥PostgreSQL
Object oriented data base management software
🔥Puppet
Configuration management software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating system software
🔥Red Hat OpenShift
Application server software
🔥Ruby
Development environment software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Scala
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Selenium
Program testing software
🔥Shell script
Operating system software
🔥Splunk Enterprise
Cloud-based management software
🔥Spring Boot
Application server software
🔥Spring Framework
Web platform development software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Swift
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Teradata Database
Data base management system software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Transact-SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Trimble SketchUp Pro
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
🔥UNIX Shell
Operating system software
🔥jQuery
Object or component oriented development software
0Access management software
Access software
0Adobe ActionScript
Development environment software
0Advanced business application programming ABAP
Object or component oriented development software
0AirMagnet Enterprise
Network monitoring software
0Apache Ant
Development environment software
0Apache Groovy
Object or component oriented development software
0Apache HTTP Server
Portal server software
0Apache Pig
Data base management system software
0Apache Solr
Data base management system software
0Apache Struts
Web platform development software
0Application management software
Configuration management software
0Application server software
Application server software
0Aruba Networks AirWave
Administration software
0Asset management administration software
Administration software
0Atlassian Bamboo
Enterprise application integration software
0Automated installation software
Configuration management software
0Blink
Instant messaging software
0BroadSoft BroadWorks
Desktop communications software
0CA eTrust
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Capacity planning software
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0Cisco IOS
Operating system software
0Cisco Systems Cisco Web Cache Communication Protocol WCCP
Switch or router software
0Cisco Systems CiscoWorks
Administration software
0Cisco Systems CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution
Administration software
0Cisco Systems Gateway Load Balancing Protocol GLBP
Switch or router software
0Cisco Systems Hot Standby Router Protocol HSRP
Switch or router software
0Cisco Systems Wireless Control System WCS
Administration software
0Citrix XenApp
Application server software
0Citrix cloud computing software
Access software
0Common business oriented language COBOL
Development environment software
0Compaq Insight Manager
Network monitoring software
0Computer Associates ArcServ Backup
Backup or archival software
0Computer based training software
Computer based training software
0Computer intrusion detection systems
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Configuration management software
Configuration management software
0Content filter software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Customer information control system CICS
Transaction server software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Diagramming software
Pattern design software
0Discrete event simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Domain name system DNS
Internet directory services software
0Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
Web platform development software
0Dynatrace
Network monitoring software
0EMC Smarts Network Protocol Manager
Network operating system enhancement software
0Element management software
Administration software
0Email management software
Communications server software
0Encryption software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol EIGRP
Switch or router software
0Enterprise JavaBeans
Web platform development software
0Ethereal
Network monitoring software
0Ext JS
Web platform development software
0Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
Web platform development software
0Firewall software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Help desk software
Helpdesk or call center software
0Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Operating system software
0Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
Program testing software
0Human resource management software HRMS
Human resources software
0IBM AIX
Operating system software
0IBM Cognos Impromptu
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0IBM Domino
Communications server software
0IBM InfoSphere DataStage
Enterprise application integration software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0IBM Power Systems software
Enterprise system management software
0IBM WebSphere
Cloud-based management software
0Infoblox NetMRI
Network operating system enhancement software
0Infoblox security and networking software
Administration software
0Integrated development environment IDE software
Development environment software
0Intermediate System to Intermediate System IS-IS
Switch or router software
0Internet Protocol Security IPSEC
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Intrusion prevention system IPS
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold
Network monitoring software
0Job control language JCL
Operating system software
0KornShell
Operating system software
0LAMP Stack
Web platform development software
0Local area network LAN software
LAN software
0LogRhythm
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Logical partition LPAR software
Configuration management software
0Lucent VitalSuite
Administration software
0McAfee
Transaction security and virus protection software
0McAfee VirusScan
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Micro Focus OpenView
Network monitoring software
0MicroStrategy
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
Web platform development software
0Microsoft ActiveX
Object or component oriented development software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Forefront Identify Manager
Authentication server software
0Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Development environment software
0Microsoft operating system
Operating system software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Multi-router traffic grapher MRTG software
Network monitoring software
0Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0Nagios
Network monitoring software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0NetIQ
Administration software
0NetScout InfinitiStream Console
Network monitoring software
0Netreo OmniCenter
Administration software
0Network and application load and performance testing software
Network monitoring software
0Network and component performance analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network and system vulnerability assessment software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Network architecture design software
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0Network availability monitoring software
Network monitoring software
0Network bridge software
Bridge software
0Network documentation software
Administration software
0Network intrusion detection software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Network intrusion prevention systems NIPS
Network monitoring software
0Network modeling, mapping, and analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network reporting software
Data base reporting software
0Network storage software
Storage networking software
0Network traffic flow monitoring and analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network traffic probe software
Network monitoring software
0Network, server and operating system optimization software
Network operating system enhancement software
0NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0OPNET APMXpert
Network operating system enhancement software
0Online traffic calculator software
Network monitoring software
0Open Shortest Path First OSPF
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Optical network management software
Optical network management software
0Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Financial analysis software
0Oracle Fusion Applications
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Fusion Middleware
Enterprise application integration software
0Oracle JDBC
Data base user interface and query software
0Oracle Java Enterprise Edition EE
Development environment software
0Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
Web platform development software
0Oracle Solaris
Operating system software
0Oracle WebLogic Server
Application server software
0Packet analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Packet filter software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Packet tracing software
Network monitoring software
0Patch and update management software
Configuration management software
0Penetration testing software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Perforce Helix software
Configuration management software
0Ping Identity
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Qlik Tech QlikView
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Quest Erwin Data Modeler
Metadata management software
0Red Hat WildFly
Application server software
0Relational database management software
Data base management system software
0Remote access software
Access software
0Requirements management software
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0Risk assessment software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Riverbed Technology
Administration software
0Root cause analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Ruby on Rails
Web platform development software
0Security incident management software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Segue SilkPerformer
Program testing software
0Session Initiation Protocol SIP
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0Silver Peak
Network operating system enhancement software
0Simple mail transfer protocol SMTP
Operating system software
0Simple network management protocol SNMP software
Administration software
0Snort
Network monitoring software
0Software distribution software
Configuration management software
0SolarWinds
Cloud-based protection or security software
0Storage area network SAN software
Storage networking software
0Storage management software
Storage networking software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0Symantec Intruder Alert
Network monitoring software
0System and data disaster recovery software
Backup or archival software
0System testing software
Program testing software
0Systems and applications migration software
Development environment software
0Tcpdump
Network monitoring software
0Ticket information tracking software
Helpdesk or call center software
0Time reporting software
Time accounting software
0Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links TRILL
Switch or router software
0Ubuntu
Operating system software
0Unified modeling language UML
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0VMware
Clustering software
0Verilog
Development environment software
0Veritas NetBackup
Backup or archival software
0Videoconferencing software
Video conferencing software
0Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol VRRP
Switch or router software
0Virtual local area network management software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Virtual private networking VPN software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Virus scanning software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Websense Data Loss Prevention
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Wide area network WAN optimization software
Network operating system enhancement software
0Wide area network WAN software
WAN switching software and firmware
0Wireshark
Network monitoring software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Security Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Systems Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Information Security Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Network Support Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer User Support Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Database Administrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Database Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Computer Network Architects → Database Administrators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (94% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Programming
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 3
→