Computer network architects

        Computer network architects typically have a good understanding of both technical and business skills. They should lead the design process, manage existing networks and monitor the traffic. The professionals also work in coordination with the software and hardware teams to get the necessary network equipment in place. The Network Architect will work in collaboration with the network engineers, network administrators and other professionals in network setup and configuration. They have to assess the existing network technologies to increase the performance, security & efficiency. The Network Architects also examine and evaluate the network performance and will make changes wherever required. These are some of the responsibilities:

Network Design

The first and foremost duty is to build the networks by taking into consideration various factors like, bandwidth requirements, infrastructure requirements and security. They must plan and design in advance and should often participate in the implementation of network designs. The professional has to understand the data communication needs and come up with the best solutions to meet the requirements. The Network Architect has to take care of the designing servers, configuring components and resolving any issues prior to implementation.