Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Also Called: Information Technology Architect (IT Architect), Solution Architect, Systems Engineer

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$49,690

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Computer Systems Engineers/Architects do

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

  • Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
  • Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
  • Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Computer servers
  • Graphics or video accelerator cards
  • Mobile phones
  • Notebook computers
  • High capacity removable media drives

Technology

Web platform development software
Backbone.js
React
Project management software
Confluence
Slack
Development environment software
Common business oriented language COBOL
Go

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Communications
telecommunications

Education

  • 57% Bachelor's degree
  • 17% Master's degree
  • 10% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Innovation
  • Persistence
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Computer Systems Engineers/Architects across the country typically make.

$23.89 / hour
$49,690 /year

Entry Level

$50.44 / hour
$104,920 /year

Median Level

$83.80 / hour
$174,300 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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