United States
2171- Information systems analysts and consultants
Canada NOC:
2171
Job Title:
Information systems analysts and consultants
Job Description:
Information systems analysts and consultants analyze systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Main Duties:
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
Information systems business analysts and consultants
Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
Conduct business and technical studies
Design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions
Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
Systems security analysts
Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
Information systems quality assurance analysts
Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
Systems auditors
Conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
Employment Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline
or
Completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers
Classified Elsewhere:
Computer and information systems managers (0213)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
Professional occupations in business management consulting (1122)
Software engineers and designers (2173)
Web designers and developers (2175)
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International Careers(ISCO):
Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
