Starting with this entry, I will be starting a series of posts that briefly explore various career paths. I’d like to look at various aspects such as: what the average responsibilities are, required qualifications and the future prospects of the field. While this is not hard limit, these will primarily be focused on careers in the IT and engineering fields. Without further ado, let’s begin with:
Computer Network Architect
A quick overview of this job tells us that their primary purpose is to design and implement computer networks. While that is shocking, digging deeper, we will find that they are also responsible for helping to adapt these networks to ever changing needs. Whether setting up a LAN for a single office, or a WAN that supports a large organization, Network Architects are vital to modern businesses.
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LAN in house. However, larger operations require complex networks that meet specific needs. They need to be reliable and secure. Which is likely why this career has such high demand and promising growth forecasting.
Currently, the median pay for Network Architects is a hefty $130k per year. Pair that with projected job security of 13% expected growth over the next 8 years, and this is a pretty tempting looking career path. The catch is that it is potentially a 9 year investment to get there. That being said, once you have your Bachelor’s degree, you’ll be able to gain the required experience in another well paying position. While this career certainly is high on my list, I'm not entirely convinced it will be my best path forward just yet. And so, readers, I'll see you the next time I have a self-generated prompt!
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ReplyDeleteAs also mentioned by Cody on Entry #1, you do have a black text on a black background. This is likely not intentional but rather the result of dark mode/light mode situation for users and possibly yourself. If you have the opportunity to check your entries on a couple of different devices, you may be able to see and/or figure out the issue.