Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 15-1211
Title Computer Systems Analysts
Definition Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software." Detailed,15-1212,Information Security Analysts,"Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Excludes Computer Network Architects (15-1241)." Broad,15-1220,Computer and Information Research Scientists, Detailed,15-1221,Computer and Information Research Scientists,"Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software." Broad,15-1230,Computer Support Specialists, Detailed,15-1231,Computer Network Support Specialists,"Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Excludes Computer Network Architects (15-1241) and Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)." Detailed,15-1232,Computer User Support Specialists,"Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Excludes Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)." Broad,15-1240,Database and Network Administrators and Architects, Detailed,15-1241,Computer Network Architects,"Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes Information Security Analysts (15-1212), Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231), and Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)." Detailed,15-1242,Database Administrators,"Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Excludes Information Security Analysts (15-1212) and Database Architects (15-1243)." Detailed,15-1243,Database Architects,"Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. Excludes Database Administrators (15-1242)." Detailed,15-1244,Network and Computer Systems Administrators,"Install, configure, and maintain an organizations local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating sys
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