How to Become an IP Network Architect
IP (Internet Protocol) network architects work with multiple layers of computer and telecommunications technologies. You will need a strong background in electronics or computer engineering in order to become an IP network architect.
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Instructions
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Enroll in a 4-year college or university and specify management information systems (MIS) as your major. This will help you gain the fundamental background needed to become an IP network architect.
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Learn about database programming by taking classes in MIS theory. This will give you an understanding of the ways in which data is compiled and routed across the same types of networks that IP network architects deal with on a daily basis. To round out your education, take courses that focus on VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) technology.
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Move on to elective courses in advance telecommunications topics. However, you should still select classes that focus on IT architecture topics like object technology. Object technology courses will teach you how to design software by viewing programming as an object, rather than as a process.
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Opt for courses in distributed computing frameworks (segmented computer processing methods) and wireless infrastructure. These classes will teach you how both LAN (local area networks) and WAN (wide area networks) are created by information architects.
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Expand your employment opportunities by developing your managerial skills. As an IP architect, you will need to work effectively with both company clients and the team of technicians who work with you.
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Keep up on the latest IP developments by reading articles on emerging IP technology, such as wireless IP, at places like the IEC (International Engineering Consortium) website (see Resources below). Wireless IP is just one of the ways that IP architects build communications systems. Understanding these new technologies can give you a leg up on the competition for IP network architecture jobs.
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Learn about Quality of Service (QoS). To ensure complete client satisfaction with prospective companies, you'll need to know how to implement and maintain QoS in essential applications. This may include addressing problems in VoIP, video teleconferencing (VTC) or Internet multimedia.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider gaining the basic electronics training you will need from military service. Each branch of the military offers training in telecommunications that will help you become an IP network architect.
