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.

Network Modeling

They must cater to the needs of network modelling. The professionals should use the information on existing network traffic and estimate the growth of the network. They also play a crucial role in upgrading the network equipment from time to time. The Network Architects will also focus on the effects the new equipment mat have on the network performance. They provide recommendations to make accurate upgrading to the network.

Network Security

This is one of the most important areas one should focus on. They must take into consideration all the factors that might affect the network security. The professional should make sure that the security equipment must be installed at the precise network location.

Networking Equipment Maintenance

It is the responsibility of the Network Architect to manage and monitor the networking systems. They have to make the required adjustments and minor repairs to ensure that the systems operate smoothly. The Network Architect should also take care of the scheduled maintenance on network systems to avoid any down time due to networking issues.