Systems engineer; Systems architect

Systems analysts are primarily responsible for identifying the needs of ICT systems of a company and for developing a project that offers an integrated solution. The term systems is very general: it refers both to hardware and to software or to communications devices (networks, servers, etc.). This professional designs new systems, adding new hardware or software or adding applications to take maximum advantage of the applied technology and to meet the needs required by the client company. It is important to note that systems analysts encompass the entire spectrum of ICT and often specialise in one area of business: finance, accounting, etc. This professional may work in companies that manufacture or sell complete computer systems or in large companies that need an internal systems integration team.

• Assess the needs or problems of the company.
  Possibly attend meetings with clients, together with the systems consultant, to determine the nature of the problem.
  Hold discussions with staff and monitor their tasks (with surveys and polls). This makes it possible to understand how the client's company operates.
  Divide the problem in parts in order to develop the project.
• Design the new system.
  Study the present situation and create ways to add extra operations or equipment to existing resources.
  Estimate the costs of the new system and analyse the benefit/cost ratio.
  It is important to develop an open design that supports future extensions.
  Prepare diagrammes and charts for subsequent presentation.
  Attend regular meetings with superiors or clients to establish a final version of the design.
• Prepare specifications for systems programmers and technicians.
  Determine what hardware and software equipment will be necessary to assemble the system.
  This task includes providing a detailed description of requirements and specifying the interrelationships of the whole.
  May also occasionally program.
  Participate in the various programme correction processes necessary to integrate the system.
• Present technical documents for subsequent maintenance and user manuals of the system as a whole.
  This task is conducted more often at companies that sell integration systems, although it is always best to have documentation that guides on the use of the new integrated system.
  May be necessary to provide training to the user.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Sistemes de gestió d'informació (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Gestió de xarxes de veu i dades (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Seguretat informàtica (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Administració i disseny de xarxes departamentals (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Administració de serveis d'internet (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Gestió de sistemes informàtics (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Administració i programació en sistemes de planificació de recursos empresarials i de gestió de relacions amb clients (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course (s) in the field of computer and communications- Intermediate level: Microcomputer systems and networks
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of IT and Communications - Advanced Level: Computer Systems Network Administration
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Creativity: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Customer orientation: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

Systems manager

Systems administrator

Network manager

Network Administrator

Database administrator

• Work hours

  In general, these professionals work full time, split shift.

• Salary

  Gross annual salary from 25.942 to 36.529 euros, depending on experience. Median: 30.784 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician