Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Excludes “Computer Network Architects” (15-1241) and “Network and Computer Systems Administrators” (15-1244). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 4.7% Openings Per Year 722
Wages	Median Hourly $40 per hour Average Annual $86,070 per year
Education Needed	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Education Available in Washington	Cloud Computing Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Computer Programming/Programmer, General Computer Science Computer Support Specialist Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Network and System Administration/Administrator System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager