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name: ict-system-architect
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'ICT system architect' (also: systems architect, IT systems architect, information systems architect, ICT system architects, solution architect, ICT systems architect). Use when the user asks for typical ICT system architect work such as: Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.; Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.; Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information."
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# Ict System Architect

ICT system architects design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a multi-components system to meet specified requirements.

## Core workflow

1. Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
2. Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
3. Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
4. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
5. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
6. Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
7. Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
8. Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- acquire system component
- align software with system architectures
- analyse business requirements
- apply ICT systems theory
- assess ICT knowledge
- business process modelling
- create data models
- database development tools
- define technical requirements
- design enterprise architecture
- design information system
- digital systems
- hardware platforms
- implement ICT security policies
- integrate system components

## Hot technologies

- IBM SPSS Statistics
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Atlassian Bitbucket
- Docker
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Kubernetes
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Spring Boot

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