# Tasks & work activities — ICT system architect

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1299.08 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
- Configure computer networks.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Coordinate software or hardware installation.
- Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
- Design integrated computer systems.
- Design software applications.
- Develop detailed project plans.
- Develop guidelines for system implementation.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
- Document technical specifications or requirements.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Identify information technology project resource requirements.
- Install computer hardware.
- Install computer software.
- Maintain computer hardware.
- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
- Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
- Prepare analytical reports.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Test computer hardware performance.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Test software performance.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.