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How exposed to AI is a Computer Network Architect?

Of the 33 tasks O*NET lists for computer network architects, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 3 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Computer Network TechnologistNetwork AnalystNetwork ConsultantNetwork Systems ConsultantNetworking Systems EngineerSolutions ArchitectSystem ProgrammerSystems EngineerWAN Engineer (Wide Area Network Engineer)Wireless Network Engineer
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
33
tasks rated for this occupation
65%
hold a degree, from a survey of 20
169k
people do this job in the US
19 of 36
least protected in computing and maths

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Develop disaster recovery plans
  • Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems
  • Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization
  • Develop or maintain project reporting systems
  • Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software
  • Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues
  • Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers

Only with software built on top

23
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes
  • 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
  • Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks
  • Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems
  • Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas
  • Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology
  • Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively
  • Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing
  • Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands
  • Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies
  • Develop network-related documentation
  • Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
  • Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability
  • Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs
  • Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers
  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems
  • Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems
  • Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement
  • Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers
  • Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs
  • Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup

Cannot be sped up

3
  • Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions
  • Coordinate installation of new equipment
  • Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.