Will AI Replace Computer Network Architects?

Develop disaster recovery plans.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate installation of new equipment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop network-related documentation.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or maintain project reporting systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.