Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects.