Responsible for parsing through packet-level data, aggregating results from network studies, and providing analysis/impacts to the network in the form of final reports and briefings/presentations to customers Plans, tests, recommends, and implements network, file server, mainframe, and workstation hardware and software. Consults with users and evaluates requirements, recommend designs, provide cost analyses, plan projects, and coordinate tasks for installation of networks. Develops network performance criteria and measurement methods. Develops alternative routing scenarios and changes in required sequence of network activities. Responsible for the planning and management of large network and telecommunications projects or significant segments of a large complex project. Analyzes and resolves technical problems for new and established networks. Provides network documentation, training, and guidance to computing system clients and programmers. Serves as technical specialist in network problems and emergencies. Troubleshoots and resolves complex network production problems. Conducts technical research on network upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system. Recommends network solutions for short-, medium-, and long-range network projects. Installs, configures and maintains network components. Determines plan layout for new hardware or modifications to existing layout. Installs, upgrades, and configures network printing, directory structures, user access, security, software, and file services. Establishes user profiles, user environments, directories, and security for networks being installed. Works as a team member with other technical staff, such as systems to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems. Works w