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Career: Network Designers
Job Description
Determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. Plan and implement network upgrades.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies. |
100
|
Develop network-related documentation. |
100
|
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs. |
100
|
Develop disaster recovery plans. |
100
|
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas. |
100
|
Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects. |
100
|
Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing. |
96
|
Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs. |
96
|
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes. |
96
|
Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively. |
96
|
Develop and implement solutions for network problems. |
96
|
Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers. |
96
|
Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems. |
96
|
Coordinate installation of new equipment. |
96
|
Monitor and analyze network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning. |
96
|
Develop or maintain project reporting systems. |
96
|
Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, to alert them to future needs, to resolve problems, or to address system maintenance issues. |
92
|
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands. |
92
|
Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers. |
92
|
Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability. |
92
|
Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization. |
92
|
Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement. |
88
|
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. |
88
|
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks. |
84
|
Supervise engineers and other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions. |
84
|
Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems. |
84
|
Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers. |
72
|
Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
77
|
Interacting With Computers
|
73
|
Thinking Creatively
|
70
|
Getting Information
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
64
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
64
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
64
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
60
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
58
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
55
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
53
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
53
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
52
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
50
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
50
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
48
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
46
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
44
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
42
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
39
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
35
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
30
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
25
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
24
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
20
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
7
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|