What it pays
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Half of all Computer Network Architects in the U.S. earn more than $134,050 a year — the middle 80% land between $79,900 and $202,680. About 179,740 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Computer Network Architects”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$134,050typical pay / year
179,740people in this work
$202,680+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Coordinate2
Collaborate with clients on system requirements
+Run a joint requirements session with Priya from Facilities and Marco the lead engineer to record service…
Collaborate with clients on system requirements
+Run a joint requirements session with Priya from Facilities and Marco the lead engineer to record service levels, rack space, power and cooling limits, and a draft wiring diagram, then produce a one-page feasibility summary for next Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Teamsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Test communication systems for performance
+Execute a staged performance test against the campus link with the operations team, log latency, jitter and…
Test communication systems for performance
+Execute a staged performance test against the campus link with the operations team, log latency, jitter and packet loss over the noon-to-2pm peak, compare results to the SLA thresholds, and write remediation options by Friday.
The tools that do the workLinuxjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work18
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
+Survey the offices and comms rooms at 1201 Elm and the warehouse by Friday, catalogue existing cabling, rack…
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
+Survey the offices and comms rooms at 1201 Elm and the warehouse by Friday, catalogue existing cabling, rack space, power capacity and cooling, and produce a feasibility memo that recommends new or modified telecom systems with rough cost ranges.
The tools that do the workAutodesk RevitMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
+Schedule and run preventive maintenance on edge switches and core routers this Thursday, verify backups…
Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
+Schedule and run preventive maintenance on edge switches and core routers this Thursday, verify backups completed to the offsite image server, run recovery drill on one branch router and log time-to-restore and any config drift.
The tools that do the workLinuxMicrosoft PowerShellO*NET
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Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
+Visit the new floor buildout Wednesday morning, map device locations, measure conduit runs and ceiling…
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
+Visit the new floor buildout Wednesday morning, map device locations, measure conduit runs and ceiling clearance, photograph cable trays and note any obstructions, then update the site physical configuration drawings and parts list.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADO*NET
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Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
+Write step-by-step installation and commissioning procedures for the new PoE switches and firewall, include…
Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
+Write step-by-step installation and commissioning procedures for the new PoE switches and firewall, include pre-install checklist, cable termination standards, CLI commands with expected outputs, and a rollback plan, then circulate for peer review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointO*NET
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Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
+Run a two-hour hands-on session for the IT helpdesk on our voice, video and data systems next Tuesday, cover…
Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
+Run a two-hour hands-on session for the IT helpdesk on our voice, video and data systems next Tuesday, cover call routing, conferencing admin, VLAN and QoS basics, and distribute quick reference cards and a troubleshooting checklist.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft TeamsO*NET
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Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
+Draft technical specifications and operating standards for the new telecom racks, include approved vendors,…
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
+Draft technical specifications and operating standards for the new telecom racks, include approved vendors, port densities, power and grounding requirements, and an SLA-backed maintenance schedule, then send for procurement review by Friday.
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Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
+Diagnose Alice Patel's intermittent VPN drop and the two affected office switches by reproducing the fault,…
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
+Diagnose Alice Patel's intermittent VPN drop and the two affected office switches by reproducing the fault, capturing traffic during failure, testing device power and cabling, then implement the temporary workaround and write the RCA for the ticket before close of business today.
The tools that do the workLinuxO*NET
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Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
+Prepare a cost estimate for replacing the core router and three edge switches: list hardware, licensing, rack…
Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
+Prepare a cost estimate for replacing the core router and three edge switches: list hardware, licensing, rack and cabling labour, six-year maintenance, and contingency, show line-item totals and annual OPEX, and circulate to procurement and the IT budget owner by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
+Schedule and supervise the quarterly service on rooftop microwave and the two comms cabinets: assign…
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
+Schedule and supervise the quarterly service on rooftop microwave and the two comms cabinets: assign technicians, confirm spare parts list, require test reports and photos, and sign off repairs so uptime SLAs remain met before Friday's change freeze.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft TeamsO*NET
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Prepare system activity and performance reports.
+Compile last month's system activity and performance report: include link utilisation, packet error rates,…
Prepare system activity and performance reports.
+Compile last month's system activity and performance report: include link utilisation, packet error rates, top talkers, incident summary with timestamps, and trend charts, then send the PDF to IT leadership and operations by Monday morning.
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Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
+Implement access controls for the new server image: apply least-privilege groups, enable multi-factor…
Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
+Implement access controls for the new server image: apply least-privilege groups, enable multi-factor authentication for admin accounts, harden default services, and run a compliance scan with remediation notes before the image is promoted to production on Thursday.
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Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
+Audit and update user accounts for the network: remove access for three departed staff, reset passwords for…
Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
+Audit and update user accounts for the network: remove access for three departed staff, reset passwords for ten overdue accounts, enforce password expiry and group memberships, and log all changes to the access spreadsheet by end of day.
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Design wired, wireless, and satellite communication systems
+Design the site's wired backbone, wireless coverage plan and satellite link so each building has redundant…
Design wired, wireless, and satellite communication systems
+Design the site's wired backbone, wireless coverage plan and satellite link so each building has redundant gigabit fiber paths, floor-by-floor Wi‑Fi contours, and one low-latency satellite channel sized for peak telemetry loads; include rack elevations and cable schedules for approval by the facilities manager within two weeks.
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Install communication equipment
+Install the approved communication racks, radios, switches and satellite modem at Building A and Building B…
Install communication equipment
+Install the approved communication racks, radios, switches and satellite modem at Building A and Building B this Thursday, terminate and label all fiber and copper per the drawing, verify power and grounding, and hand over a populated equipment list with photos to procurement and site ops before leaving.
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Maintain communication systems
+Perform the monthly maintenance sweep on the communications estate: run firmware inventory, apply vendor…
Maintain communication systems
+Perform the monthly maintenance sweep on the communications estate: run firmware inventory, apply vendor patches to edge radios during the maintenance window, clean and torque rack connections, and upload updated topology and service hours to the asset owner by Friday.
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Troubleshoot communication system issues
+Troubleshoot the intermittent packet loss reported on Link 12: collect interface counters, traceroutes, radio…
Troubleshoot communication system issues
+Troubleshoot the intermittent packet loss reported on Link 12: collect interface counters, traceroutes, radio signal logs and satellite telemetry, correlate timestamps, produce a fault timeline with probable causes, and recommend immediate mitigations to the operations manager within 24 hours.
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Research electronic systems and components
+Research alternatives for the remote terminal's radio module: compare three candidate transceivers for…
Research electronic systems and components
+Research alternatives for the remote terminal's radio module: compare three candidate transceivers for receive sensitivity, power draw, certification status and supplier lead times, calculate expected link margin for our 25 km hops, and submit a recommendation with cost and risk notes to procurement by next Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Execute feasibility study
+Execute a feasibility study for replacing legacy microwave with a hybrid fiber-satellite solution: map…
Execute feasibility study
+Execute a feasibility study for replacing legacy microwave with a hybrid fiber-satellite solution: map current traffic, model capacity growth to 36 months, produce cost, downtime and reliability comparisons, and deliver an executive summary and risk register to the CTO in three weeks.
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