AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 15-1231.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
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.

Estimated AI task exposure
46%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

26 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

55/100

Physical moat

52/100

Human moat

16/100

Rating coverage

100%

26 task statements / 26 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Importance 84/100Relevance 95/100Frequency 59/100Weight 0.82
Back up network data.
Importance 86/100Relevance 91/100Frequency 58/100Weight 0.81
Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
Importance 74/100Relevance 97/100Frequency 61/100Weight 0.79
Document network support activities.
Importance 77/100Relevance 92/100Frequency 57/100Weight 0.78
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
Importance 74/100Relevance 89/100Frequency 65/100Weight 0.77
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
Importance 74/100Relevance 92/100Frequency 52/100Weight 0.75
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Importance 80/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 52/100Weight 0.75
Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Importance 74/100Relevance 82/100Frequency 53/100Weight 0.72
Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
Importance 72/100Relevance 93/100Frequency 39/100Weight 0.72
Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
Importance 72/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 34/100Weight 0.72

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$76,220

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

146,190

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+1.2%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

9

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

41 points lower exposure • 77% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

41 points lower exposure • 78% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

41 points lower exposure • 77% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

40 points lower exposure • 79% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

41 points lower exposure • 77% profile similarity

Median wage: $64,120 Growth 2025–2035: +29.5% Annual openings: 2

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

8%

38 points lower exposure • 80% profile similarity

Median wage: $79,870 Growth 2025–2035: +5.4% Annual openings: 11

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

    LEARN

    • AI-assisted research
    • workflow automation
    • data literacy
    • prompt and workflow design
    • AI output verification

    AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

    What this score does not mean

    The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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