No matter how you break it down, regardless of its size or stature in the industry, information technology infrastructure and the communications network it supports, supplies the fuel that powers the engine of modern business enterprise. Without a consistently reliable and fast computer network, organizations forfeit their competitive advantage before they can even form a market strategy.

This truth is why the job of the Network Architect is so important to the modern enterprise. In simplified terms, a Network Architect is responsible for designing computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), internet connections, intranets, and other data communications systems. Individuals in this position analyze the current network needs of the business or organization and determine how those needs might change in the future.

Recruiting a Network Architect with the right combination of experience and technical expertise will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit: Network Architect, from TechRepublic Premium, provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit, and ultimately hire the right person for the job.