Network Analyst

Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

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

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

Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.

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

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

Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.

Develop disaster recovery plans.

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

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

Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.

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

Develop network-related documentation.

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

Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

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

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

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.

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

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

Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.

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

Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

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

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.

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

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

Coordinate installation of new equipment.

Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.

Develop or maintain project reporting systems.

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