Description
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
- Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
- 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.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Processing Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Technology Skills
- Web platform development software
- Project management software
- Development environment software
- Operating system software
- Data base management system software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Telecommunications
- Customer and Personal Service
- Engineering and Technology
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Administration of Symantec Cloud Workload Protection - R1Certifying Organization
Broadcom Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Citrix Certified Professional - VirtualizationCertifying Organization
Citrix Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
HP Sales Certified - Converged Infrastructure Solutions [2014]Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
Type
Product/Equipment
Certifying Organization
BMC Software, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
HP Advanced Sales Certified - Retail Point of Sale [2014]Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $74,556 |
| Median (50%) | $112,753 |
| High (90%) | $157,706 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 470,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 522,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 11%
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