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  Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
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  Careers / Computer Systems Engineers/Architects  
     
 
Summary Description
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

.Net Architect

2.

Computer Systems Architect

3.

Electronic Data Interchange System Developer (EDI System Developer)

4.

Enterprise Architect

5.

Information Architect

6.

Knowledge Architect

7.

Network Analyst

8.

Network Engineer

9.

Reliability Engineer

 

10.

Requirements Engineer

11.

Security Architect

12.

Software Engineer

13.

Solution Architect

14.

System Architect

15.

Systems Engineer

16.

Technical Architect

17.

Web Architect

 
Job Tasks

Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.

Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.

  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.

Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.

  • Document technical specifications or requirements.

Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.

  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.

Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.

Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.

Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.

Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.

  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.

Provide guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams.

  • Develop guidelines for system implementation.

Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.

  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.

Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.

  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.

Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.

Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.

  • Install computer software.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Maintain computer hardware.

Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.

  • Develop detailed project plans.

Configure servers to meet functional specifications.

  • Configure computer networks.

Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.

  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.

Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.

  • Design integrated computer systems.

Design and conduct hardware or software tests.

  • Test computer hardware performance.
  • Test software performance.

Establish functional or system standards to ensure operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints are addressed.

  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.

Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.

Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.

Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports or white papers.

  • Prepare analytical reports.
  • Communicate project information to others.

Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.

Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.

  • Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.

Develop application-specific software.

  • Design software applications.

Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.

  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.

Train system users in system operation or maintenance.

  • Train others in computer interface or software use.

Develop efficient and effective system controllers.

  • Design software applications.
 
Work Activities
Importance Work Activity
98
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
87
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
85
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
84
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
82
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
82
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
72
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
71
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
70
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
68
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
66
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
65
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
65
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
65
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
62
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
62
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
58
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
58
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
57
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
54
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
54
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
53
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
53
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
51
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
48
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
47
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
44
Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
40
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
40
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
40
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
39
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
32
Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
 
 
     
 
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  Source: MyPlan.com, LLC, 2019; includes information from the O*NET 20.3 database, 2016, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition. O*NET™ is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.  
   
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