15-1231.00

Computer Network Support Specialists

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

4.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
37%
of jobs safer
639
jobs riskier than this
+1.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Computer Network Support Specialists are being disrupted by AIOps platforms (Cisco ThousandEyes, Splunk AI, Moogsoft) that automate fault detection, root-cause analysis, and ticket routing—work that previously required experienced technicians to diagnose manually. Tier-1 and tier-2 support is increasingly handled by AI-driven automated remediation scripts. The resilient core is hands-on physical infrastructure work, vendor escalations, and the complex multi-system incidents that AI systems flag but cannot resolve through 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$73,340
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.8%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

Career Pivot Paths

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40% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →