Computer Network Architects
Information Technology · Network Systems
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $80,030; experienced workers reach $169,670. About 720 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +30.3%
- Openings a year
- 78
- Employed in 2024
- 912
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: 5 years or more
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
13 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Level 1 Certificate
Cloud Computing, A.A.S.
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Preparation (OSA)
Network Administration Technology, A.A.S.
Cloud Computing - Bachelor of Applied Technology
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Network Administrator
Network and Cloud Architecture
Computer Information Systems
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
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Apply to Alamo CollegesSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Critical Thinking4.1
- Reading Comprehension4.1
- Complex Problem Solving4.1
- Systems Evaluation3.9
- Programming3.6
- Judgment and Decision Making4.0
- Active Listening3.9
- Systems Analysis3.9
What the work is
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, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
- Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
- Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
- Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
- Coordinate installation of new equipment.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
- Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less5%
- Certificate15%
- Associate degree15%
- Bachelor's degree60%
- Master's degree5%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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