ict-network-architect/references/tasks.md

# Tasks & work activities — ICT network architect

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1241.00 (Computer Network Architects) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2523; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
- **[Core]** Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
- **[Core]** Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
- **[Core]** Coordinate installation of new equipment.
- **[Core]** Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
- **[Core]** Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
- **[Core]** Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
- **[Core]** Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.
- **[Core]** Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
- **[Core]** Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- **[Core]** Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
- **[Core]** Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
- **[Core]** Develop disaster recovery plans.
- **[Core]** Develop network-related documentation.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
- **[Core]** Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- **[Core]** Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
- **[Core]** Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
- **[Core]** Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
- **[Core]** Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
- **[Core]** Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
- **[Core]** Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- **[Supplemental]** Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
- **[Core]** 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.
- **[Core]** Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
- **[Core]** Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.
- **[Core]** Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.
- **[Core]** Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
- **[Core]** Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
- **[Core]** Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
- **[Core]** Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.
- **[Supplemental]** Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.
- **[Core]** Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
- Configure computer networks.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Coordinate software or hardware installation.
- Design integrated computer systems.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Develop information communication procedures.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Develop specifications for computer network operation.
- Develop testing routines or procedures.
- Document network-related activities or tasks.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
- Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
- Install computer hardware.
- Install computer software.
- Maintain computer hardware.
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
- Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
- Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
- Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
- Manage financial activities of the organization.
- Modify software programs to improve performance.
- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
- Provide technical support for computer network issues.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Resolve computer network problems.
- Supervise information technology personnel.
- Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
- Test computer hardware performance.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.