Computer Network Architects
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 715 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 92% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Develop disaster recovery plans.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
AI could do much of this on its own
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Coordinate installation of new equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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