ICT system architect
Also known as: ICT systems architect, solution architect, IT systems architect, IT system architect, systems architect, ICT system architects
About this occupation
ICT system architects design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a multi-components system to meet specified requirements.
Essential skills and knowledge
- design enterprise architecture
- integrate system components
- assess ICT knowledge
- hardware platforms
- create data models
- business process modelling
- acquire system component
- define technical requirements
- manage database
- systems theory
- web programming
- database development tools
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Computer Systems Analysts (O*NET 15-1211.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
- Typical education (US)
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Investigative, Conventional, Realistic
Top skills: Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation
US median pay: US$105,850 a year (2025), 519,530 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsExtremely important (4.6)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageImportant (3.5)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.3)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.2)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- 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.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
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- Database Administrators
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Database Architects
- Information Security Analysts
- Information Security Engineers
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Health Informatics Specialists
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