Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Computer Network Architects

Computer network architects in healthcare are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the computer network infrastructure for healthcare organizations. This includes both local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) that connect various devices and systems within the organization, as well as networks that connect the organization to other healthcare providers and organizations.

Some of the specific tasks that computer network architects in healthcare may be responsible for include:

Designing the network infrastructure: This includes determining the type and number of devices and systems that will be connected, as well as the type of hardware and software needed to support them.

Implementing the network: Once the design is complete, computer network architects in healthcare work with a team of technicians to install and configure the hardware and software required to support the network.

Maintaining the network: Computer network architects in healthcare are also responsible for monitoring the network to ensure it is functioning properly, and troubleshooting and repairing any issues that arise.

Overall, the goal of computer network architects in healthcare is to ensure that the network infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of handling the large amounts of data that are generated and transmitted within healthcare organizations.