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Computer Network Architects

SOC 15-1241.00Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers enterprise and multi-site network architecture practice, spanning design, security, performance management, disaster recovery, documentation, and strategic leadership in technology-intensive organizations.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Network topology diagrams — interpret and document under direct supervision when onboarding to an enterprise networking team.
  2. Disaster recovery plan templates — review and apply established procedures under guidance during initial project assignments.
  3. Network security baselines — identify gaps between current configurations and recommended firewall policies with supervisor oversight.
  4. Network monitoring software — execute scheduled performance checks and log anomalies under direction on a corporate LAN environment.
  5. File backup and deletion tasks — perform routine maintenance activities following documented protocols on managed network infrastructure.
  6. New equipment installation checklists — assist senior architects in coordinating rack-and-stack activities during hardware refresh projects.
  7. Technical documentation drafts — compile network-related records and configuration notes under review by experienced team members.
  8. Network performance reports — gather and format data input and output statistics using monitoring dashboards in a supervised setting.
  9. Basic scripting tools — apply pre-written scripts to automate simple network tasks under direction in a development or staging environment.
  10. Vendor technical materials — read and summarize product specifications and telecommunications standards to support team decision-making.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Disaster recovery plans — develop and test recovery procedures for mid-size network environments with limited oversight from senior architects.
  2. Firewall rules and security audit checklists — recommend and implement network security measures based on identified vulnerabilities in an enterprise setting.
  3. Network problem resolutions — diagnose and implement solutions for recurring connectivity or performance issues across familiar infrastructure segments.
  4. Routine network maintenance operations — manage file addition, deletion, and backup schedules independently across multi-site corporate networks.
  5. Network operations coordination — schedule and communicate maintenance windows, repairs, and upgrades to operations teams with reduced management involvement.
  6. Equipment installation projects — coordinate vendor and internal technician activities during new hardware deployments in a data center environment.
  7. Performance trend analysis — monitor and interpret network utilization metrics to identify inefficient resource usage and inform capacity planning decisions.
  8. Network-related documentation packages — produce and maintain accurate architecture diagrams, runbooks, and change logs for departmental infrastructure.
  9. Cloud-based management tools — configure and monitor cloud networking resources to support hybrid infrastructure in an established enterprise environment.
  10. Cross-functional communication — present network status and technical findings to IT operations peers through written reports and verbal briefings.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Enterprise disaster recovery frameworks — design, validate, and own end-to-end recovery strategies for complex, multi-site network environments autonomously.
  2. Advanced security architecture — develop and enforce layered network security measures including automated probes, intrusion detection, and audit programs across the full organization.
  3. Complex network problem resolution — independently analyze, architect, and implement solutions for non-routine failures spanning LAN, WAN, and cloud infrastructure.
  4. Infrastructure maintenance governance — oversee backup strategies, capacity thresholds, and lifecycle management policies for large-scale network environments.
  5. Network upgrade programs — lead coordination of major hardware and software upgrades across distributed sites, managing vendor relationships and stakeholder timelines.
  6. Capacity planning and performance optimization — evaluate network performance data and model growth scenarios to recommend resource allocation changes to leadership.
  7. Storage and cloud networking integration — design and implement storage networking and cloud-based management solutions that meet evolving organizational workload demands.
  8. Comprehensive technical documentation — author authoritative network architecture specifications, disaster recovery guides, and security policies consumed organization-wide.
  9. Systems evaluation and technology selection — assess emerging networking technologies and tools against business requirements using structured evaluation criteria.
  10. Mentorship and technical guidance — coach junior and mid-level network staff through complex problem-solving scenarios in a professional enterprise context.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational network strategy — define long-range architecture vision and roadmap aligned to business objectives, influencing executive and board-level technology decisions.
  2. Enterprise security posture — establish organization-wide network security governance frameworks, directing audit programs and risk mitigation investments at scale.
  3. Innovation pipeline leadership — identify and champion adoption of transformative networking technologies, guiding proof-of-concept initiatives from ideation to production deployment.
  4. Disaster resilience policy — own enterprise-wide business continuity and disaster recovery standards, ensuring cross-functional alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
  5. Network center of excellence — build and lead a practice of senior architects and engineers, setting quality standards and professional development pathways for the discipline.
  6. Capital and vendor strategy — negotiate enterprise agreements and direct multi-million-dollar infrastructure investments, balancing cost, performance, and risk at an organizational level.
  7. Cross-enterprise coordination model — design operational frameworks that govern network operations, maintenance, and incident response across geographically dispersed business units.
  8. Systems analysis at organizational scale — evaluate interdependencies between network infrastructure, application platforms, and business processes to inform enterprise transformation initiatives.
  9. Thought leadership and external representation — author industry white papers, present at professional conferences, and engage standards bodies to advance network architecture practices.
  10. Executive reporting and communication — translate complex network performance, risk, and investment data into strategic insights delivered to C-suite and board stakeholders.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted documentation review — uses an LLM to parse vendor whitepapers, RFC specifications, and topology diagrams, extracting key requirements before drafting network design proposals Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic troubleshooting delegation — submits self-contained connectivity fault descriptions to an AI assistant and reviews the suggested diagnostic steps against known network baselines Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Configuration script generation — directs an AI tool to produce boilerplate router and switch configuration scripts for standard VLANs, ACLs, and routing protocols, then validates each output against site-specific security policies Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Security recommendation synthesis — queries an AI assistant to aggregate firewall rule patterns, known CVEs, and audit checklists, retaining human judgment to prioritize and adapt controls to the organization's threat model Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Disaster recovery plan drafting — uses an AI assistant to generate structured recovery runbook templates from organizational RPO/RTO requirements, then reviews and customizes failover sequences for each critical network segment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Multi-vendor topology analysis — directs an AI agent to compare competing architecture options across latency, redundancy, and cost dimensions using provided constraint data, while retaining authorship of the final design decision Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Automated network audit pipeline — orchestrates AI tools to scan running configurations against compliance benchmarks (CIS, NIST), triage flagged deviations by risk severity, and produce remediation tickets, reviewing every high-severity finding personally Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Capacity planning acceleration — feeds historical traffic telemetry into an AI model to forecast bandwidth growth and bottleneck emergence, then applies critical-thinking judgment to validate predictions against business roadmaps before presenting to stakeholders Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Incident root-cause analysis — hands structured syslog and NetFlow data to an AI assistant to surface anomaly patterns, then correlates AI-generated hypotheses with physical topology knowledge to confirm or dismiss root causes Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI-augmented architecture governance — establishes organizational standards for which network design decisions AI tools are permitted to generate versus which require architect sign-off, embedding those guardrails into team workflows and review gates Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-domain automation orchestration — directs multi-step AI agents across provisioning, monitoring, and security domains to execute coordinated network changes, authoring the orchestration logic and rollback criteria while AI executes deterministic subtasks Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Critical-thinking calibration of AI outputs — systematically evaluates AI-generated network designs for logical flaws, vendor bias, and unmodeled failure modes, treating the AI output as a first draft that undergoes the same rigorous review as a junior engineer's work Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. AI capability roadmapping — assesses emerging AI tooling against the organization's network complexity and risk profile, recommending adoption or deferral of specific AI-assisted functions and quantifying expected efficiency gains for leadership Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 1289
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 85.3%
AI autonomy: 3.31
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Artificial Intelligence
artificial_intelligence
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Network documentation drafts — produces basic topology diagrams and configuration notes using standard templates for internal team review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical vocabulary usage — applies foundational networking terminology when describing LAN/WAN configurations to peers and supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stakeholder briefings — translates network performance metrics and capacity planning data into plain-language summaries for non-technical managers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Incident reporting — composes structured written reports documenting network outages, root causes, and remediation steps for cross-functional audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor communication — articulates equipment specifications and installation requirements to hardware vendors and telecommunications providers during procurement O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Architecture documentation — authors comprehensive network design documents, including diagrams, configuration standards, and security protocols, for enterprise-wide distribution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Active listening in requirements gathering — elicits business and technical requirements from application owners and executives through structured interviews, confirming understanding before design begins Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Disaster recovery communication — presents disaster recovery plans to leadership and operations teams, adapting technical depth to audience expertise level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Executive network strategy presentations — delivers persuasive technology roadmap briefings to C-suite stakeholders, linking network architecture decisions to organizational risk and revenue outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-organizational standards authorship — produces enterprise-wide network governance documentation and security policy frameworks adopted across business units and external partners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication coaching — models and teaches junior architects how to translate complex routing and switching concepts into stakeholder-appropriate language during design reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Equipment installation coordination — follows guidance from senior architects during new hardware deployments, volunteering to track milestones and escalate blockers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Self-directed task ownership — accepts responsibility for discrete network maintenance tasks such as file backup scheduling without requiring step-by-step supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Project coordination — organizes and tracks network upgrade projects, assigning tasks to technicians and coordinating timelines with operations teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Security initiative ownership — takes initiative in recommending and piloting network security measures such as firewall rule sets and automated vulnerability probes within a defined scope O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Junior technician guidance — directs network technicians during maintenance windows, providing real-time instruction and post-activity feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Network operations leadership — leads cross-functional teams through complex network repairs and upgrades, maintaining accountability for uptime commitments and change management outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Disaster recovery program ownership — champions the development and organizational adoption of enterprise disaster recovery plans, coordinating input across IT, security, and business continuity teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor and contractor oversight — directs third-party installers and managed service providers, holding external teams accountable to design specifications and project milestones O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise network strategy leadership — drives multi-year network architecture roadmaps, aligning technical investment decisions with organizational growth and risk tolerance at the executive level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Architecture center of excellence — establishes and leads a network design practice, setting standards, reviewing peer designs, and developing talent pipelines across the engineering organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational resilience advocacy — champions disaster recovery and business continuity culture across departments, influencing executive policy decisions through evidence-based network risk analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Technology learning awareness — identifies personal knowledge gaps in emerging networking protocols such as SD-WAN or IPv6 and seeks targeted learning resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Design reflection — reviews completed network diagrams against initial requirements to identify overlooked constraints before submission for senior review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Troubleshooting self-monitoring — pauses during complex network problem-solving to evaluate whether the current diagnostic approach is producing useful signal, adjusting strategy when not Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Certification pathway planning — maps personal skill development against industry certification frameworks and adjusts learning priorities based on project demands and performance feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Post-incident design critique — leads structured after-action reviews of network failures, honestly assessing how architectural assumptions contributed to outages and incorporating findings into future designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — recognizes when simultaneous network monitoring, documentation, and stakeholder demands exceed effective cognitive capacity and applies deliberate prioritization strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Knowledge transfer planning — identifies what institutional network knowledge resides only in personal memory and systematically externalizes it into documentation to reduce organizational dependency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Architectural assumption auditing — systematically examines the foundational assumptions embedded in enterprise network designs over time, proactively revising models when technology or business context has shifted Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning organization modeling — demonstrates and teaches metacognitive reflection practices to junior architects, embedding post-project reviews and assumption-checking into team design processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Performance data interpretation — reads network monitoring reports and identifies basic anomalies in throughput, latency, or error rates that warrant escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Security risk identification — distinguishes between high-priority and low-priority network vulnerabilities using vendor advisories and internal asset inventories Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Root cause analysis — applies structured diagnostic reasoning to isolate whether network performance degradation originates from hardware failure, configuration error, or capacity saturation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Solution evaluation — assesses multiple architectural options for network problems by weighing performance, cost, security, and operational complexity trade-offs before recommending an approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor proposal scrutiny — critically evaluates vendor-supplied network equipment specifications and service level agreements against actual organizational requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Systems analysis for capacity planning — analyzes traffic patterns, growth projections, and application requirements to make evidence-based network capacity recommendations that anticipate future demand Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Security architecture evaluation — evaluates the effectiveness of existing network security measures including firewall configurations and audit logs, identifying gaps between policy intent and technical implementation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Disaster recovery assumption testing — stress-tests disaster recovery plan logic by identifying single points of failure, unrealistic recovery time objectives, and untested failover paths Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise systems evaluation — applies cross-domain critical analysis to evaluate how network architecture decisions interact with application performance, cybersecurity posture, and business continuity at an organizational scale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emerging technology judgment — evaluates nascent networking technologies against proven alternatives by synthesizing technical research, vendor claims, and pilot data to form defensible adoption recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Architectural risk reasoning — identifies second and third-order consequences of major network design decisions, surfacing non-obvious risks before implementation that peers and vendors fail to anticipate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Cross-team information sharing — contributes network configuration details and topology updates to shared repositories so operations and security teams maintain accurate system knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Installation coordination participation — coordinates with facilities and IT procurement teams on logistical requirements for new equipment deployment under senior architect guidance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Security team collaboration — partners with cybersecurity analysts to align network architecture decisions with firewall policies, intrusion detection requirements, and audit protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operations team coordination — works jointly with network operations center staff during maintenance windows and upgrades, ensuring handoffs between design and implementation teams are complete and accurate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Diverse perspective integration — solicits input from application owners, database administrators, and end-user representatives during network design phases to surface requirements not visible from the infrastructure layer Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-team disaster recovery coordination — collaborates with security, operations, application, and business continuity teams to develop and validate disaster recovery plans that reflect realistic cross-functional dependencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Network upgrade project teaming — coordinates design, testing, and rollout responsibilities across internal engineers and external contractors, maintaining shared accountability for project outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation in design reviews — facilitates productive resolution of technical disagreements between network, application, and security stakeholders during architecture review sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise architecture community leadership — builds and sustains collaborative relationships across network, cloud, security, and application architecture disciplines, creating shared design standards that reduce siloed decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor ecosystem partnership — develops strategic collaborative relationships with key telecommunications and hardware vendors, co-designing solutions that serve both organizational and provider capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-organizational network planning — leads collaborative planning efforts spanning multiple business units or external partner organizations to design interoperable network architectures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Change documentation accuracy — records network changes including additions, deletions, and configuration modifications with honesty and completeness, even when changes introduce unintended side effects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scope boundary adherence — respects authorized access boundaries when performing network maintenance and escalates discovered unauthorized configurations rather than silently correcting them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Security ethics in design — recommends network security measures that protect user privacy and organizational data without enabling inappropriate surveillance or data overreach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in outage response — accepts clear personal accountability for network design decisions that contribute to outages, reporting findings transparently in post-incident reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional reliability — meets commitments to network upgrade timelines and documentation deliverables consistently, communicating proactively when circumstances threaten delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical security recommendation — provides unbiased security audit findings and firewall recommendations based on actual risk evidence, resisting organizational pressure to understate vulnerabilities for cost reasons Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Disaster recovery integrity — designs and documents disaster recovery plans that reflect honest assessments of organizational capability and tested recovery times rather than aspirational targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor relationship integrity — maintains professional objectivity in equipment and service evaluations, disclosing any conflicts of interest and basing recommendations on technical merit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational ethical standard-setting — establishes network architecture governance practices that institutionalize ethical security design, responsible data handling, and transparent risk communication across the engineering function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Whistleblower courage — reports discovered network security vulnerabilities or policy violations through appropriate channels even when doing so creates organizational or professional friction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored professionalism — models and explicitly teaches accountability, documentation integrity, and ethical decision-making to junior architects through direct coaching and design review feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative path exploration — proposes at least two distinct network topology options for a design problem rather than defaulting immediately to the most familiar approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Security measure ideation — generates initial ideas for network security configurations by combining concepts from vendor documentation, peer examples, and independent reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel problem-solving in network recovery — develops non-standard workarounds to restore partial network functionality during active outages when conventional repair paths are unavailable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative capacity planning — applies unconventional traffic shaping and load distribution strategies to extend network capacity without additional hardware expenditure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-domain solution borrowing — adapts architectural patterns from adjacent domains such as cloud networking or telecommunications to solve enterprise LAN/WAN design challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative security architecture design — conceives original network security frameworks that combine firewall policies, automated probes, and segmentation strategies in ways that exceed standard vendor-recommended configurations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Disaster recovery innovation — designs disaster recovery architectures that use creative redundancy strategies, such as heterogeneous failover paths or unconventional recovery sequencing, to achieve superior RTO outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Experimental technology piloting — structures controlled proof-of-concept environments to test novel networking technologies before committing to production deployment, generating original implementation insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Architecture pattern invention — originates new enterprise network design patterns that address previously unsolved performance, security, or scalability challenges and shares them as organizational or industry standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transformative network strategy — reimagines organizational network architecture from foundational principles when legacy constraints have made incremental improvement insufficient, proposing bold designs with justified risk profiles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Innovation culture cultivation — creates structured opportunities for network engineering teams to experiment with emerging technologies, normalizing creative risk-taking within bounded, reversible pilots Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity in design reviews — accepts critical feedback on network diagrams and documentation from senior architects without defensiveness, implementing suggested changes as learning opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Unfamiliar protocol engagement — attempts to learn and apply new routing or security protocols encountered on projects rather than deferring to familiar solutions outside the optimal fit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Failure-driven learning — extracts specific technical and process lessons from network outages and failed change implementations, applying insights to improve subsequent designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Certification and skill investment — pursues relevant industry certifications and emerging networking technologies training in response to evolving organizational requirements and personal skill assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Constructive challenge response — maintains engagement and productivity when network problems resist initial diagnostic approaches, reframing persistent failures as data rather than defeat Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous architecture improvement — systematically revisits and improves network designs based on operational performance data, security incident learnings, and evolving industry best practices without waiting for mandated reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship acceptance — actively seeks coaching from peers with complementary expertise in areas such as cloud networking or cybersecurity where personal knowledge gaps exist, applying feedback in real design work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Technology disruption adaptation — recalibrates architectural approaches when established networking paradigms are displaced by new technologies, treating the learning curve as a professional development opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning leadership — creates after-action review processes and knowledge-sharing forums that institutionalize growth mindset practices across the network architecture function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience modeling under adversity — maintains forward momentum and constructive problem-solving orientation during sustained high-pressure network crises, visibly modeling perseverance for the broader engineering team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Field-advancing curiosity — engages with emerging research in network architecture, contributes to professional communities of practice, and translates cutting-edge findings into organizational capability improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Focused monitoring practice — maintains deliberate attention during network performance analysis sessions, reducing errors caused by distraction when reviewing data input and output reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress awareness in incidents — recognizes personal stress responses during network outages and applies basic grounding techniques to maintain functional decision-making under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional configuration review — approaches network configuration changes with deliberate, step-by-step attention rather than autopilot execution, catching potential errors before they are committed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation during outages — manages frustration and urgency responses during high-stakes network failures, sustaining clear analytical thinking throughout extended incident response windows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Attention to ambiguous requirements — notices when stakeholder network requirements contain unresolved ambiguity and intentionally pauses the design process to seek clarification rather than proceeding on assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Present-moment incident command — sustains full situational awareness during complex multi-system network outages, tracking evolving conditions and team actions without cognitive tunneling on single failure vectors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional design pacing — structures network architecture development with deliberate review checkpoints, resisting pressure to accelerate past critical validation steps when timelines compress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder emotional attunement — reads the emotional tone of network project stakeholders during high-pressure upgrades, adjusting communication style and cadence to maintain trust and reduce escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership under sustained pressure — models regulated, intentional decision-making during prolonged network crises, preventing team panic-driven actions that worsen outage severity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attention to organizational network health — maintains broad, sustained awareness of enterprise network conditions beyond immediate project scope, surfacing latent risks before they become incidents through disciplined monitoring review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindfulness culture integration — introduces structured reflection practices into network architecture team workflows, improving collective decision quality during high-stakes design and incident response scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through diagnostic complexity — continues systematic network troubleshooting when initial diagnostic attempts fail, resisting the urge to escalate prematurely or apply untested fixes under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance in new protocols — engages with unfamiliar networking technologies and incomplete vendor documentation without requiring certainty before beginning the learning process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Extended incident endurance — sustains effective network problem-solving performance across extended outage response periods including overnight and weekend incidents without significant degradation in analytical quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Courage in security recommendations — delivers honest assessments of critical network vulnerabilities to leadership even when findings conflict with organizational budget priorities or project timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Recovery from failed implementations — reengages constructively after a network upgrade or configuration change causes an unplanned outage, rebuilding the approach without excessive self-recrimination or blame of others Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained disaster recovery development — persists through the organizational, technical, and political complexity of developing enterprise-wide disaster recovery plans, maintaining momentum across months of cross-functional coordination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversarial security posture — continues recommending and implementing necessary network security hardening measures that face organizational resistance, sustaining advocacy through repeated pushback from cost-conscious stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience in architecture overhaul — leads complete network architecture redesigns that require dismantling familiar legacy systems, maintaining team confidence and project momentum through high-uncertainty transition phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis leadership durability — leads network engineering teams through sustained multi-week infrastructure crises including cybersecurity incidents or major outages, maintaining personal effectiveness and team cohesion throughout Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional change perseverance — drives multi-year enterprise network transformation programs against organizational inertia, budget volatility, and competing priorities, sustaining strategic direction through repeated setbacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous technical dissent — formally opposes and escalates flawed enterprise network design decisions endorsed by senior leadership when evidence indicates significant security or reliability risk, accepting professional consequences of the position Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Network Technician · Cloud Architect · Cloud Network Engineer · Computer Network Analyst · Computer Network Engineer · Computer Network Technologist · Data Communications Analyst · Enterprise Architect · Internetworking Technician (Internetworking Tech) · IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst) · IT Network Engineer (Information Technology Network Engineer) · Network Analyst
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0219 · Network Technician
O*NET skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionProgrammingSystems EvaluationComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisWritingSpeakingCoordinationActive LearningQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringTime ManagementTechnology DesignPersuasionNegotiationInstructingService OrientationOperations MonitoringMathematicsLearning StrategiesSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge domains
Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics
Abilities
Category FlexibilityInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral Expression
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityIntellectual CuriosityInnovationCautiousnessIntegrity
Technology
Access softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareNetwork monitoring softwareWeb platform development softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareStorage networking softwareCloud-based management software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Develop disaster recovery plans.
  2. Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  3. Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  4. Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
  5. Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
  6. Coordinate installation of new equipment.
  7. Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
  8. Develop network-related documentation.
CIP education codes
11.010111.010311.050111.090111.090211.100111.100314.090114.0999

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