2732 ICT Business and Systems Analysts and Architects
2732 ICT Business and Systems Analysts and Architects
Design, develop, manage and evaluate ICT systems and software solutions, processes, methods and cloud infrastructure, and communicate with users to ensure outcomes meet their needs.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
273231 Cloud Architect
Designs, develops and manages scalable, reliable and secure cloud infrastructure for an organisation.
Alternative titles
- Cloud Infrastructure Architect
- Cloud Solution Architect
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Defines the cloud architecture blueprints to meet business objectives
- Considers security implications and incorporates security best practice into cloud infrastructure
- Assesses and recommends cloud platforms and technologies
- Conducts capacity planning and resource allocation for cloud infrastructure
- Manages cloud infrastructure migration projects
- Implements and manages cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans
273232 ICT Business Analyst
Identifies and communicates with users to formulate and produce a requirements specification to create system and software solutions.
Business analysts (non-ICT) are excluded from this occupation. Business analysts (non- ICT) are included in Occupation 223432 Management Consultant.
Alternative titles
- ICT BA
- ICT Business Consultant
Specialisation
- ICT Business Systems Analyst
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Gathers requirements from stakeholders to define business, technical and functional needs and specifications of a project
- Analyses and interprets data to understand trends to inform ICT systems decisions
- Maps business processes and systems using techniques such as business process modelling
- Evaluates risks associated with ICT initiatives and recommends mitigations
- Creates functional and technical specifications, use cases and workflow diagrams to communicate requirements
- Develops and implements training programs for users, and provides support to ensure effective use of ICT systems
273233 Solution Architect
Designs and coordinates the implementation of end-to-end technology solutions to meet business outcomes. Ensures the solution has technological compatibility, efficiency and scalability.
Cloud solution architects are excluded from this occupation. Cloud solution architects are included in Occupation 273231 Cloud Architect.
Alternative title
- Technical Architect
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Designs and develops scalable, efficient, secure and cost-effective technical solutions to meet business infrastructure or functional needs
- Researches and selects appropriate technologies, platforms and tools that best meet the project's requirements
- Defines the interfaces and data flows between different systems and third-party services so that each component works together
- Creates technical documentation, architectural diagrams and specifications to guide development teams and communicate the solution architecture
- Coordinates teams during the implementation of the chosen solution, addresses technical challenges, and oversees that the designs are effectively realised
273234 Systems Analyst
Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems and proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Analyses existing business processes and systems to identify issues, errors and areas for improvement
- Collaborates with stakeholders to determine system requirements
- Creates functional solutions and system test plans to meet quality expectations
- Develops functional specifications for use by system developers
- Tests and troubleshoots system changes