
About the job:
What you do
As a Computer Network Architect, your job is to design and build data communication networks, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets for office and customer use. You develop these based on the organization’s business plan in order to support it's goals.
The tough stuff
As a Computer Network Architect, you will have to:
- Work longer hours
- Consider that Cloud computing might allow single engineers to do the work of multiple engineers, which would drive down the need for this role
The cool stuff
As a Computer Network Architect, you will get to:
- Help companies and their employees organize their communication
- Be well-paid
Typical work hours
- 40+ hours a week
Are you the right fit?
Classes you should be good at
- Math
- Physics
- IT
Need help from tutors?
Best high school track(s)
- General Sciences
Personal qualities
- Reasoning & Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Need help with your Coding skills?
Will you make money?
Education stuff:
Education required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in information systems is generally preferred
- Some network architects advance to become Computer and Information Systems Managers.
In this Job Shadowing experience, you will meet a professional in your field of interest, spend 4-6 hours learning about their daily activities, ask questions, and decide if this is the right choice for you.
There is a small fee of $75 for participating in this activity, which also includes a meal, a take home certificate, and more.
For questions, please email [email protected].
There is a small fee of $75 for participating in this activity, which also includes a meal, a take home certificate, and more.
For questions, please email [email protected].
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