SOC 15-1241
Computer Network Architects
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ39/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ177,010
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$130K
$80K โ $198K
Projected Growth
๐+11.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค76/100
High exposure
๐ก Computer Network Architects face a risk score of 39/100 โ 5 points below the national average of 44. With 76/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $130K ($84K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 39/100, Computer Network Architects faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like cloud automation reducing infrastructure management roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 177,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation and crisis debugging of complex production incidents to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Computer Network Architects?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Cloud automation reducing infrastructure management roles
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Crisis debugging of complex production incidents
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
Ethical AI oversight and bias auditing
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Access software
Development environment software
Video creation and editing software
Object or component oriented development software
Network monitoring software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Telecommunications
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 51% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 80% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 30 | $141K | 78% |