IT Systems Analysts

Detailed Work Activities

• Coordinate software or hardware installation.
• Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
• Test software performance.
• Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
• Modify software programs to improve performance.
• Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
• Write computer programming code.
• Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
• Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
• Manage information technology projects or system activities.
• Supervise information technology personnel.
• Configure computer networks.
• Develop testing routines or procedures.
• Document design or development procedures.
• Train others in computer interface or software use.
• Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
• Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
• Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
• Read documents to gather technical information.
• Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
• Design integrated computer systems.
• Identify information technology project resource requirements.
• Collect data about customer needs.
• Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
• Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.