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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.
What a computer network architect does
Become a computer network architect
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good computer network architect
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Reading work related information.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Typical hourly rate is $74 per hour with a typical salary of $152,500 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $61 and $102 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $86,800 and $178,700 per year.
- 65% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The typical hourly rate for part-time workers is $76 per hour with a typical salary of $103,600 per year.
- 12.1% of individuals in this occupation worked part-time during the past year.
Computer Network Architect job outlook
- There are 4,010 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 679 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 9% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.