# Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

> Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 15-1299.08
- **Summary:** Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

## Aliases

- IT Architect (Information Technology Architect)
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Systems Engineer
- IT Engineer (Information Technology Engineer)
- Network and Infrastructure Engineer
- Systems Application Engineer
- Systems Architect
- Systems Consultant
- Web Architect
- Application Systems Architect
- Cloud Architect

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use. | Core | 4.A.2.a.1.g |
| Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems. | Core | 4.A.3.b.2.f |
| Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.e |
| Monitor system operation to detect potential problems. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.j |
| Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.e |
| Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software. | Core | 4.A.3.b.1.c |
| Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.t |
| Configure servers to meet functional specifications. | Core | 4.A.3.b.1.c |
| Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.h |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details. | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems. | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Document technical specifications or requirements. | 4.A.3.b.6.i |
| Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments. | 4.A.4.b.4.j |
| Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies. | 4.A.2.a.1.g |
| Provide technical support for software maintenance or use. | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Identify information technology project resource requirements. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Develop guidelines for system implementation. | 4.A.3.b.2.f |
| Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation. | 4.A.1.a.2.j |
| Manage information technology projects or system activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.e |
| Install computer software. | 4.A.3.b.1.c |
| Install computer hardware. | 4.A.3.b.1.c |
| Maintain computer hardware. | 4.A.3.b.5.c |
| Configure computer networks. | 4.A.3.b.1.c |
| Develop detailed project plans. | 4.A.2.b.6.b |
| Develop organizational goals or objectives. | 4.A.2.b.2.v |
| Design integrated computer systems. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| Test computer hardware performance. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Test software performance. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology. | 4.A.3.b.2.a |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | 4.A.1.a.1.t |
| Prepare analytical reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Communicate project information to others. | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Design computer modeling or simulation programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| Develop models of information or communications systems. | 4.A.3.b.2.d |
| Coordinate software or hardware installation. | 4.A.4.b.4.e |
| Train others in computer interface or software use. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Analyze security of systems, network, or data. | 4.A.2.a.4.l |
| Design software applications. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.91 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.09 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 4 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Written Expression | ability | 4 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 4 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 4 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 3.95 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Systems Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.88 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.86 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.77 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Operations Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Originality | ability | 3.75 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Programming | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.5 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3.38 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.29 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Number Facility | ability | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.12 |
| Mathematics | essential_skill | 3 |
| Science | essential_skill | 3 |
| Learning Strategies | essential_skill | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Linux | Specialized Skill |
| Kubernetes | Specialized Skill |
| Github | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Unix Shell | Specialized Skill |
| Unix | Specialized Skill |
| TypeScript | Specialized Skill |
| Transact-SQL | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Spring Framework | Specialized Skill |
| Spring Boot | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Shell Script | Specialized Skill |
| ServiceNow | Specialized Skill |
| Redis | Specialized Skill |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Specialized Skill |
| PostgreSQL | Specialized Skill |
| Node.js | Specialized Skill |
| NoSQL | Specialized Skill |
| MySQL | Specialized Skill |
| MongoDB | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Visio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Teams | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation | Cloud-based management software | yes | yes |
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Ansible software | Expert system software | yes | yes |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software | yes | yes |
| Bash | Operating system software | yes | yes |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| Docker | Application server software | yes | yes |
| Git | File versioning software | yes | yes |
| GitHub | Application server software | yes | yes |
| Go | Development environment software | yes | yes |
| IBM Terraform | Configuration management software | yes | yes |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software | yes | yes |
| Jenkins CI | Enterprise application integration software | yes | yes |
| Kubernetes | Application server software | yes | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Active Directory | Internet directory services software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerShell | Development environment software | yes | yes |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software | yes | no |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| AJAX | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Amazon DynamoDB | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Amazon Redshift | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Apache Airflow | Procedure management software | yes | no |
| Apache Cassandra | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Apache Hadoop | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Apache Hive | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Apache Kafka | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Apache Maven | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Apache Spark | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | no |
| Apache Subversion SVN | File versioning software | yes | no |
| Apache Tomcat | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Atlassian Bitbucket | Application server software | yes | no |
| Atlassian Confluence | Project management software | yes | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.82 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.67 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.55 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.3 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.18 |
| Contact With Others | 4.09 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.05 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 4 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4 |
| Time Pressure | 3.82 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.7 |
| Level of Competition | 3.62 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.57 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.57 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.27 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.2 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.15 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.14 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.05 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 2.95 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.9 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.85 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.71 |
| Physical Proximity | 2.7 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.59 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.36 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.24 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 1.95 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 1.95 |
| Public Speaking | 1.91 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 1.91 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.86 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 1.81 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 1.67 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 1.62 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 1.62 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 40.91 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 27.27 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.73 |
| Some College Courses | 4.55 |
| Master's Degree | 4.55 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 8 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 7 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 6.58 |
| Integrity | work_style | 6 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.76 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 5.46 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 5.27 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 5 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.1 |
| Intellectual Curiosity | work_style | 4 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 3.76 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 3.6 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 3.04 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.03 |
| Achievement Orientation | work_style | 3 |
| Innovation | work_style | 2.48 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15-1252.00 | role-15-1252-00 | Software Developers | Primary-Short |
| 15-1211.00 | role-15-1211-00 | Computer Systems Analysts | Primary-Short |
| 15-1241.00 | role-15-1241-00 | Computer Network Architects | Primary-Short |
| 15-1244.00 | role-15-1244-00 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Primary-Short |
| 15-1299.07 | role-15-1299-07 | Blockchain Engineers | Primary-Short |
| 15-1242.00 | role-15-1242-00 | Database Administrators | Primary-Long |
| 15-1243.00 | role-15-1243-00 | Database Architects | Primary-Long |
| 15-1299.05 | role-15-1299-05 | Information Security Engineers | Primary-Long |
| 15-1253.00 | role-15-1253-00 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Primary-Long |
| 17-2061.00 | role-17-2061-00 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Primary-Long |
| 15-1231.00 | role-15-1231-00 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Supplemental |
| 15-1251.00 | role-15-1251-00 | Computer Programmers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Digital Technology | digital-technology |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Bachelor's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | biological-and-biomedical-sciences |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | computer-and-information-sciences-and-support-services |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | homeland-security-law-enforcement-firefighting-and-related-protective-services |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | multi-interdisciplinary-studies |
| Physical Sciences | physical-sciences |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 108970
- **Mean Wage:** 116700
- **Pct10Wage:** 52650
- **Pct25Wage:** 76360
- **Pct75Wage:** 147530
- **Pct90Wage:** 176800
- **Employment:** 439380
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 130160 | 106200 | 4.24 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 43000 | 126550 | 5.19 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 28690 | 126080 | 1.62 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 25660 | 127600 | 3.21 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 24880 | 96000 | 0.97 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 21020 | 102950 | 0.58 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 18100 | 79900 | 0.47 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 13460 | 95780 | 1.78 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 13130 | 100550 | 0.76 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 11030 | 83320 | 0.17 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 9590 | 108370 | 2.91 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 7000 | 65350 | 0.33 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 541720 | 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | National industry | 1240 | 7.16 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 43000 | 5.19 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 130160 | 4.24 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 25660 | 3.21 |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 3860 | 3.02 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 9590 | 2.91 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 13460 | 1.78 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 28690 | 1.62 |
- **Count:** 51

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 92
- **Percentile:** 97
- **Band:** High
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 95 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 88 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 1 | 95 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.29778584910303174 | 88 | High | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.5357142857142857
- **Beta:** 0.7678571428571428
- **Gamma:** 1

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems. | 0.32537827278366865 | 3.64 |
| Develop application-specific software. | 0.16874889589127764 | 3.09 |
| Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions. | 0.12458454699702969 | 3.25 |
| Configure servers to meet functional specifications. | 0.10096175572801334 | 3.9 |
| Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components. | 0.04118582303858937 | 3.81 |
| Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures. | 0.02516340809090872 | 3.59 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.2
- **Growth Percentile:** 88
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 31.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 84
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 472
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 510.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 28
- **Skills:** 124
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 267
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 25d2e45d85dd7ac1