System Architect

We are looking for System Architect to design, configure, operate and perform maintenance on networking and computer systems — including hardware, software, web portals, internet and intranet connections, firewalls, servers, and security — that allow company infrastructures to function. They consider the size, resources, data needs, desired user experience and budget of each company to determine its computing needs. Tasked with the overall design and maintenance of an IT system, System Architects must be knowledgeable in this area of expertise. System Architects can locate job opportunities in small, medium and large firms and companies and as independent contractors. Demand for System Architects is expected to increase 9 percent through 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

Responsibilities:

To accomplish their main functions of bringing together the pieces - or architecture - of a system while ensuring that current and future performance and scalability are achievable, System Architects perform a wide range of tasks.

Strategy & Planning:

System architect is responsible for designing and implementing short and long-term strategic goals for managing and maintaining systems and software. In addition, they must make sure that all planned and in-place system architectures are aligned with the specific firm’s goals. They provide their expertise and architectural assistance to other IT personnel including software teams, System Analysts and Engineers. They conduct research on new technologies in the field of systems development and create and develop plans for investing in such systems that will increase cost effectiveness and flexibility.

Acquisition & Deployment:

In this area of responsibility, System Architect will design, create and monitor the implementation of end-to-end integrated systems. He also review new and existing system designs and make recommendations for improving or altering the systems.

Operational Management:

System Architect consult with department heads and end-users to further infrastructure development. He will develop and execute test plans to check technical performance of infrastructure and report findings. Based on findings, He will make recommendations for improvement. He also develop policies for standardizing systems and manage many of the aspects of IT staffing.

Integrity of Systems:

The System Architect is tasked with a balanced and focused development of the system and its maintenance no matter if requirements change. For example, if a reduction in cost is required, the System Architect must not sacrifice the system’s performance or reliability.