Will AI replace Computer Network Architects?
Estimated risk score: 68 out of 100
High replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (49 to 87).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 33 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 15-1241.00 · Computer and Mathematical
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 20 of its 33 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
- Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
- Develop network-related documentation.
- Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 2 of its 33 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
- Coordinate installation of new equipment.
- Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
What the job is
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Also called: Computer Network Technologist, NOC Engineer, WAN Engineer, Network Designer, Network Architect, Network Developer, System Programmer, Platform Architect.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Computer and Mathematical). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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