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Computer Network Architects in Puerto Rico

Computer Network Architects in Puerto Rico

Want to work as a Computer Network Architects in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. 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. Excludes “Information Security Analysts” (15-1212), “Computer Network Support Specialists” (15-1231), and “Network and Computer Systems Administrators” (15-1244).

What do Computer Network Architects Make in Puerto Rico?

For a computer network architects working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $61,430 per year (or roughly $29.53/hour).Pay can range from $42,140 at the 10th percentile to $102,440 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $42,140 $20.26
25th percentile $48,880 $23.50
Median (50th) $61,430 $29.53
75th percentile $72,570 $34.89
90th percentile $102,440 $49.25
Salary ranges for Computer Network Architects in Puerto Rico

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 0.24, meaning fewer computer network architects per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, computer network architects earn a median of $63,411 per year ($30.49/hour), below the Puerto Rico median.

Computer Network Architects earnings in Puerto Rico vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 144,576 computer network architects nationwide. In Puerto Rico alone, about 260 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 1,690 computer network architects.

Computer Network Architects in Puerto Rico vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Computer Network Architects

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Computer Network Architects

These are the Puerto Rico metros with the most computer network architects in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR 200 $62,850

Top States for Computer Network Architects Employment

View the states that employ the most computer network architects work.

State Number Employed
California 19,800
Texas 16,160
Colorado 12,720
Virginia 9,340
New York 9,180
Florida 8,690
North Carolina 7,440
Illinois 6,450
New Jersey 6,440
Georgia 5,980
Pennsylvania 5,470
Ohio 5,350
Massachusetts 5,340
Maryland 5,320
Washington 4,450
Arizona 4,340
Tennessee 4,320
Alabama 3,610
Michigan 3,040
Missouri 2,650

Highest-Paying States for Computer Network Architects

The highest-paying states for computer network architects.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $155,890
South Dakota $149,300
Virginia $148,080
New Jersey $147,650
Maryland $143,260
District of Columbia $140,050
California $138,350
Massachusetts $136,930
New York $136,230
Colorado $134,680

Skills

Key computer network architects skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  3.9 / 5
0
5
Programming  3.9 / 5
0
5
Systems Evaluation  3.9 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Computers and Electronics  4.7 / 5
0
5
Telecommunications  4.2 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  4.2 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.3 / 5
0
5
Design  3.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for computer network architects, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Category Flexibility  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Computer Network Architects typically:

  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
  • Coordinate installation of new equipment.
  • 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.
  • Develop network-related documentation.
  • Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
  • Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
  • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
  • Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Processing Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe After Effects, AJAX, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Kafka, Apache Maven In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Computer Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Systems Networking
  • Computer Systems Analysis
  • Computer Engineering

Related occupations to computer network architects include:

Also Known As

Cloud Architect, Cloud Network Engineer, Computer Network Analyst, Computer Network Engineer, Computer Network Technologist, Data Communications Analyst, Enterprise Architect, IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst), IT Network Engineer (Information Technology Network Engineer), Internetworking Technician (Internetworking Tech), NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center Engineer), Network Analyst, Network Architect, Network Computer Consultant, Network Consultant.

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