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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects - 15-1099.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Systems Engineer
  • Electronic Data Interchange System Developer (EDI System Developer)
  • System Architect

SOC Occupation Groups

15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1000 Computer Specialists
15-1090 Miscellaneous Computer Specialists
15-1099.00 Computer Specialists, All Other
15-1099.02 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Related Occupations

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Tasks

  • Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
  • Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports or white papers.
  • Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
  • Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
  • Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
  • Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
  • Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
  • Develop application-specific software.
  • Develop efficient and effective system controllers.
  • Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
  • Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
  • Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
  • Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
  • Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
  • Establish functional or system standards to ensure operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints are addressed.
  • Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
  • Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.
  • Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
  • Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.
  • Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
  • Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
  • Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
  • Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
  • Provide guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams.
  • Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
  • Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
  • Train system users in system operation or maintenance.
  • Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.

Detailed Work Activities

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Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Computer Systems Hardware Analyst