Occupational Employment Statistics
15-1241 Computer Network Architects
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. Excludes “Information Security Analysts†(15-1212), “Computer Network Support Specialists†(15-1231), and “Network and Computer Systems Administrators†(15-1244).
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Minnesota
| 2,360 | 104 | $62.74/hr | $42.47/hr | $49.60/hr | $63.97/hr | $70.75/hr | $83.56/hr |
| Construction | N/A | N/A |
| Manufacturing | 70 | $59.57/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 140 | $70.62/hr |
| Information | 330 | $60.06/hr |
| Financial Activities | 310 | $67.54/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 910 | $63.39/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 310 | $44.01/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 280 | $66.85/hr |
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
- Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
- Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
- Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
- Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
- Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
- Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.