Computer Network Architects salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago computer network architects fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  5 years or more

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Computers and Electronics

  Knowledge

  4.7 / 5

• Telecommunications

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Engineering and Technology

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  4.0 / 5

• Deductive Reasoning

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

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

2. 02

   Develop disaster recovery plans.

3. 03

   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.

4. 04

   Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

5. 05

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

6. 06

   Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

7. 07

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

8. 08

   Develop and implement solutions for network problems.