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Network Analysts

Network analysts maintain large scale computer networks. They design, build, test, implement and evaluate network systems including Internet, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and other types of data communications systems. They also perform network modeling, analysis and planning. Network analysts analyze network traffic and offer capacity planning solutions. In addition, some network analysts oversee computer programmers.

Network analysts research and provide recommendations for network and data communications software and hardware. They evaluate the effectiveness of the current network and if appropriate, make improvements to software and hardware. Hardware changes might include manipulating cables, wireless adapters and routers. They may also install network drivers and programs for software.

Some of the job titles are systems administrator, network specialists, systems analyst, systems specialist and network and communications analyst.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain needed files
  • Monitor system performance
  • Provide security
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Create user accounts
  • Design and implement network configurations, systems and network architecture
  • Train users in the use of the equipment
  • Adapt and make modifications of existing software to meet particular needs
  • Test and evaluate software and hardware
  • Identify areas of operation that need upgraded equipment

Job Characteristics

Network analysts are often working with software such as administrative, configuration management, network monitoring, network security, transaction security and virus protection. Network specialists use tools such as integrated services digital network ISDN analyzers, network multi-meters, wide area network analyzers and fiber optic power meters.

Network and data communications analysts sometimes work in teams with computer engineers, computer scientists, database administrators and others. Network and communications analysts should be skilled at investigating, analyzing, problem solving, communicating, organizing, working in teams and making assessments.

Employment Outlook

There is a growing demand for network systems and data communications analysts to assist companies and organizations maximize their efficiency with available technology. The average salary for a network analyst in 2007 was $68,220. The projected growth for network analysts from 2006 to 2016 is 53%. Some network and data communications analysts are self-employed and work as contractors or consultants.

Education, Certification, and Licensing

Most network analyst positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a subject related to computer science, information sciences or management information systems. Network and communications analysts jobs in large corporations may require additional courses in subjects such as finance and business. Some corporations might be looking for someone that has a Masters of Business Administration degree. However, lower-level positions such as a webmaster may require only an associate's degree or a relevant certificate.

Although not required, many employers want network analysts to have additional training and related certifications. Most employers expect network and communications analysts to be knowledgeable with the major software packages published by Oracle, Microsoft and Cisco. These companies provide preparation classes and materials and provide certification exams.

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Major Employers

Network analysts are employed by most large organizations including multinational corporations, public schools and governments. Computer system and design, and insurance are popular industries for employment.

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AIU OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
ATI Career Training CenterFLDiplomaGet Info
American Career InstituteMA, MDCertificateGet Info
American InterContinental UniversityFL, GAAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Anthem CollegeAZ, FLAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
Anthem InstituteNJ, NY, PADiplomaGet Info
Antonelli CollegeOHAssociateGet Info
Argosy UniversityAZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, MN, TN, TX, UT, VA, WABachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Ashworth CollegeOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Baker College OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Bauder CollegeGABachelor, CertificateGet Info
Berkeley CollegeNJ, NYAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Berkeley College OnlineOnlineAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Branford Hall Career InstituteCTCertificateGet Info
Briarcliffe CollegeNYAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Broadview UniversityUTAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Brown CollegeMNAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Brown Mackie CollegeAL, AZ, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MO, NM, OH, OK, SC, TXAssociate, Bachelor, CertificateGet Info
CHI InstitutePAAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
Career Point CollegeOK, TXAssociateGet Info
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Charter CollegeAK, CA, WAAssociate, Certificate, DiplomaGet Info
CollegeAmericaAZ, CO, WYAssociateGet Info
Collins CollegeAZAssociateGet Info
Colorado Technical UniversityCO, MO, SDAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Colorado Technical University OnlineOnlineBachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Computer Career CenterNM, TXDiplomaGet Info
DeVry Institute of TechnologyABBachelorGet Info
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ECPI OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
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Everest InstituteTXDiplomaGet Info
Florida Technical CollegeFLAssociateGet Info
Fortis CollegeFL, OHAssociate, CourseworkGet Info
Golden Gate UniversityCABachelorGet Info
Golden Gate University OnlineOnlineBachelorGet Info
Hallmark CollegeTXAssociate, CertificateGet Info
Harrison CollegeINAssociate, Bachelor, CertificateGet Info
Heald CollegeCA, HI, ORAssociate, CertificateGet Info
Herzing CollegeMB, ON, QCAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
Herzing University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
ITT Technical InstituteAR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WIAssociate, BachelorGet Info
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International Academy of Design and TechnologyILAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University OnlineOnlineAssociateGet Info
Jones International UniversityOnlineMasterGet Info
Kaplan Career InstitutePAAssociateGet Info
Kaplan College KHEFL, IN, NC, TX, VAAssociateGet Info
Kaplan University KHEIA, MD, NEAssociate, Bachelor, CertificateGet Info
Kaplan University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, CertificateGet Info
Keiser Career CollegeFLAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
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Lincoln College of TechnologyFL, GABachelor, CourseworkGet Info
Lincoln Technical InstituteMA, NJ, PACourseworkGet Info
Minnesota School of BusinessMNAssociate, BachelorGet Info
National American University CampusCO, KS, MN, MO, NM, SD, TXAssociate, BachelorGet Info
New England Institute of TechnologyRIAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Northwestern CollegeILAssociateGet Info
Norwich UniversityOnlineMasterGet Info
Pinnacle Career InstituteMOAssociateGet Info
Pioneer Pacific CollegeORAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Pittsburgh Technical InstitutePAAssociate, Certificate, Cisco CertificateGet Info
Rasmussen CollegeFL, IL, MN, ND, WIAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Sanford Brown InstituteNYAssociateGet Info
South UniversityOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
South University CampusAL, FL, GA, SCAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Southern Technical CollegeFLAssociateGet Info
Southwest Florida CollegeFLAssociateGet Info
Stanbridge CollegeCAAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
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TESST College of TechnologyMDAssociate, CertificateGet Info
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University of PhoenixAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WYAssociate, Bachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
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Vatterott CollegeIA, IL, KS, MO, NE, OH, OK, TNDiplomaGet Info
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Western International UniversityAZBachelorGet Info

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