The network architect’s role in the business
The role of a network architect is critical to the success of any organization. Without a well-designed and implemented network, businesses would not be able to communicate effectively, share information, or access critical data. Network architects play a vital role in ensuring that businesses and business units (BUs) can operate smoothly and efficiently and that their infrastructure (network) is secure, reliable, performant, and scalable.
In essence, the network architect’s role in the business is to design and build the network infrastructure that supports the business’s operations.
A network architect is essential to an organization in the following areas:
- Network infrastructure design
- Network security
- Network management
- Network procurement
- Technical leadership
Let’s go further in depth on each of these.
Network infrastructure design
The network architect designs the...
