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2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants
Information systems analysts and consultants analyze and test 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 public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
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Example titles
- Computer systems analyst
- Informatics consultant
- Informatics security analyst
- Information systems business analyst
- Information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
- Information technology (IT) consultant
- Management information systems (MIS) analyst
- Systems auditor
- Systems consultant
- Systems security analyst
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
- Conduct business and technical studies
- Design, develop, integrate, test and implement information systems business solutions
- Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
Information systems business analysts and consultants
Systems security analysts
Information systems quality assurance analysts
Systems auditors
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.
Additional information
Exclusions
- 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)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Skill level
- A – Occupations usually require university education.
- Major group
- 21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- Minor group
- 217 – Computer and information systems professionals
- Associated Career Handbook profiles
- 2171.1 – Information systems business analysts and consultants 2171.2 – Systems security analysts 2171.3 – Information systems quality assurance analysts 2171.4 – Systems auditors
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- NOC 2016 Version 1.3