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Job Description

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. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1143.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 104,240.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 50.00
Currently, there are 157,070 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Computer Network Architects”.

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Tasks for “Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer”

Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.
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.
Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.
Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
Coordinate installation of new equipment.
Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.
Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.
Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
Develop disaster recovery plans.
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Develop network-related documentation.
Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.

Related Technology & Tools

Wide area network WAN switches
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Laptop computers
Radio frequency RF antennas
Network channel service units CSU or data service units DSU
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Firewall equipment
Workstations
Computer network switches
Communication cable testers
Voice switches
Voice over internet protocol VoIP systems
Mainframe computers
Tablet computers
Local area network LAN switches
Storage area network SAN switches

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