Efforts include analysis and evaluation of networking requirements and the design and development of network topologies and architectures to include hardware and software identification, network test and evaluation, operational and performance analysis, network upgrades and modifications, and implementation of network security and information assurance measures. Apply engineering and computer networking principles to the development, design, integration, and fielding of hardware and software systems associated with local, regional, and WANs and systems that process and route voice, video, data, and imagery information.