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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.08

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.Core14666
  2. Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.Core14677
  3. Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.Core14674
  4. Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.Core14676
  5. Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.Core14689
  6. Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.Core14675
  7. Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.Core14673
  8. Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.Core14678
  9. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.Core14669
  10. Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.Core14686
  11. Configure servers to meet functional specifications.Core14679
  12. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.Core14670
  13. Design and conduct hardware or software tests.Core14683
  14. Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness, and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.Core14685
  15. Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.Core14668
  16. Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.Core14691
  17. Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.Core14672
  18. Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.Core14681
  19. Establish functional or system standards to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints.Core14684
  20. Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.Core14682
  21. Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.Core14667
  22. Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.Core14671
  23. Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.Core14680
  24. Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.Core14687
  25. Train system users in system operation or maintenance.Core14690
  26. Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.Core14688
  27. Develop application-specific software.Supplemental14692
  28. Develop efficient and effective system controllers.Core14693

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 267 examples in 69 categories, 132 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Word processing software

  • 3M Post-it App

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Adobe AIR
  • Aonix Software Through Pictures
  • Apache Ant
  • Apache KafkaHot Technology
  • Apache MavenHot Technology
  • Borland VisiBroker
  • CHot Technology
  • Common business oriented language COBOL
  • Eclipse IDEHot Technology
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • GoHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • IBM Rational Application Developer
  • IBM Rational Rose XDE
  • Integrated development environment IDE software
  • IONA Orbix
  • Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft PowerShellHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
  • Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EEHot Technology
  • RubyHot Technology
  • ToadSoft Toad
  • Verilog

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
  • Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver

Web platform development software

  • Adobe Flex
  • AJAXHot Technology
  • Apache Groovy
  • Apache Struts
  • Apache TomcatHot Technology
  • Backbone.js
  • BroadVision software
  • Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
  • DjangoHot Technology
  • Drupal
  • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
  • Enterprise JavaBeans
  • Ext JS
  • Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
  • Google AngularHot Technology
  • Grails
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • LAMP Stack
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology
  • Microsoft ASP.NETHot Technology
  • Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
  • Node.jsHot Technology
  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
  • PHPHot Technology
  • ReactHot Technology
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Spring FrameworkHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe FrameMaker

Object or component oriented development software

  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot TechnologyIn Demand
  • IBM ILOG
  • jQueryHot Technology
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Microsoft ActiveX
  • Objective C
  • Oracle JavaHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot Technology
  • ScalaHot Technology
  • Smalltalk
  • SwiftHot Technology
  • TypeScriptHot Technology

Graphical user interface development software

  • Altia Design
  • Grafana Labs Grafana CloudHot Technology
  • Salesforce Visualforce

Data base management system software

  • Amazon DynamoDBHot Technology
  • Apache CassandraHot Technology
  • Apache HadoopHot Technology
  • Apache HiveHot Technology
  • Apache Pig
  • Apache Solr
  • DBTools Software DBManager Professional
  • ElasticsearchHot Technology
  • IBM Infosphere Information Server
  • MongoDBHot Technology
  • MySQLHot Technology
  • NoSQLHot Technology
  • Oracle PL/SQLHot Technology
  • RedisHot Technology
  • Relational database management software
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
  • Amazon RedshiftHot Technology
  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • FileMaker Pro
  • GraphQLHot Technology
  • IBM DB2Hot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Oracle JDBC
  • PrometheusHot Technology
  • ServiceNowHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Transact-SQLHot Technology
  • xQuery

Storage networking software

  • Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
  • Storage area network SAN software

Cloud-based management software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Google Cloud software
  • IBM WebSphere
  • IBM WebSphere MQHot Technology
  • Oracle Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Expert system software

  • Ansible softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Procedure management software

  • Apache AirflowHot Technology

Portal server software

  • Apache HTTP Server

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Apache SparkHot Technology
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot Technology

File versioning software

  • Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology
  • GitHot TechnologyIn Demand

Video creation and editing software

  • Apple Final Cut Pro

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • BashHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Cisco IOS
  • Hewlett Packard HP-UX
  • IBM AIX
  • Job control language JCL
  • KornShell
  • LinuxHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Magellan Firmware
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle Solaris
  • Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • Ubuntu
  • UNIXHot Technology
  • UNIX ShellHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • Atlassian Bamboo
  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage
  • Jenkins CIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft Power Platform softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISHot Technology
  • Oracle Fusion Middleware

Application server software

  • Atlassian BitbucketHot Technology
  • DockerHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • GitHubHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • GitLabHot Technology
  • KubernetesHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Oracle WebLogic Server
  • Red Hat OpenShiftHot Technology
  • Red Hat WildFly
  • Spring BootHot Technology
  • VMWare ESX Server

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Basecamp
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Microsoft TeamsHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot TechnologyIn Demand

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
  • Autodesk RevitHot Technology
  • Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
  • Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
  • PTC Creo Parametric

Transaction server software

  • BEA Tuxedo
  • Customer information control system CICS
  • Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Instant messaging software

  • Blink

Switch or router software

  • Border Gateway Protocol BGPHot Technology

Configuration management software

  • ChefHot Technology
  • IBM Rational Build Forge
  • IBM Rational ClearCase
  • IBM TerraformHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Perforce Helix software
  • PuppetHot Technology

Video conferencing software

  • Cisco WebexHot Technology

Access software

  • Citrix cloud computing software
  • Symark PowerBroker

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Clarity Systems IBM Clarity
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Financial analysis software

  • Delphi Technology
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Dropbox
  • SlackHot Technology
  • Software as a service SaaS

Desktop communications software

  • Eko
  • Skype

Medical software

  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Firewall softwareIn Demand

Sales and marketing software

  • Google Ads
  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Data mining software

  • Google AnalyticsHot Technology

Program testing software

  • Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
  • JUnitHot Technology
  • SeleniumHot Technology

Object oriented data base management software

  • Hibernate ORMHot Technology
  • PostgreSQLHot Technology

Human resources software

  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Oracle Taleo

Communications server software

  • IBM Domino

Network conferencing software

  • IBM Lotus SameTime

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Minitab
  • SASHot Technology
  • StataCorp Stata
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Computer based training software

  • InScribe

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

  • Intrusion detection system IDS
  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Information retrieval or search software

  • LexisNexis

LAN software

  • Local area network LAN software

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • McAfee
  • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Internet directory services software

  • Microsoft Active DirectoryHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Network monitoring software

  • Nagios
  • Network intrusion prevention systems NIPS
  • Snort
  • Wireshark

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Oracle Eloqua
  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Metadata management software

  • Quest Erwin Data Modeler

Industrial control software

  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

  • Unified modeling language UML

Backup or archival software

  • Veritas NetBackup

Clustering software

  • VMware

Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software

  • Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

WAN switching software and firmware

  • Wide area network WAN software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 16 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 4
    • Augments 3
    • Informs 9
    • Agent performance monitorruvnet/ruflo1,152 installsReplaces
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Processguard critical process monitor auto restartclaudeskills.infoReplaces
    • New relic automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
    • Drift guard agent behavior monitorclaudeskills.infoReplaces
    • Infrastructure monitoringaj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts463 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Warn
      Runlayer Fail
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test computer hardware performance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 5
    • Supports 1
  • Test software performance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design software applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 29 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 9
    • Supports 13
    • Informs 7
  • Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design integrated computer systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • Develop detailed project plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Install computer software.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Install computer hardware.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Configure computer networks.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 4
    • Informs 3
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop guidelines for system implementation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

  • Maintain computer hardware.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare analytical reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Document technical specifications or requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 7
  • Communicate project information to others.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 26 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 14
    • Supports 11
    • Informs 1

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 1 of 1 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Supports 1

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 3 of 3 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 2
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 4
  • Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 5
    • Supports 4

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 1
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill11 of 30
Distinct tools107
Level mix
  • Replaces 6
  • Augments 48
  • Supports 41
  • Informs 19

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)