O*NET-SOC 15-1241.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.1208/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.8808/2024
Programming2.B.3.e3.8808/2024
Systems Evaluation2.B.4.h3.8808/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Category Flexibility1.A.1.b.74.008/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.64.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Develop disaster recovery plans.Core1908/2024
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.Core2008/2024
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.Core2008/2024
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.Core1908/2024
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.Core2008/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative5.3311/2023
Conventional5.0711/2023
Realistic4.0611/2023
Enterprising3.1711/2023
Artistic2.2411/2023
Social2.1911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.