Other possible titles for this position
- Information systems architect
- Technology architect
The context of a systems architect job
An information system only has value once data is circulating between users, allowing them to enhance their knowledge, efficiency and ability to innovate.
Systems are increasingly powerful, complex and heterogeneous, especially in a context of mergers, acquisitions and organizational restructuring. It is, therefore, necessary to have a systems architect to facilitate the exchange of corporate information both internally and externally.
Systems architect job description
The systems architect is like a conductor who coordinates the various specialists who act on the information systems (IS) to ensure their proper operation. Their expertise is not just technical, as they have to transform the IS into a development and strategy tool. Beyond purely technical skills, the systems architect requires excellent knowledge about the various jobs in a company.
The systems architect main duties
- Analyze the current system (operating systems, hardware, software, networks)
- Map the IS
- Select the new technologies while observing the various constraints (cost, time frame and security)
- Draw up a development or integration plan
- Pilot deployment
- Inform and advise management on the technological and organizational impacts of the new IS
Degree required to be a systems architect
A bachelor’s degree in computers or information systems is recommended.
The position of systems architect is generally intended for people with between five and 10 years’ professional experience.
Skills of the systems architect
- Perfectly understand how the company is managed
- Have a system, technological and global vision of information systems
- Possess leading-edge technological skills (hardware, software, security, network, infrastructure, telecommunications, Internet)
- Have experience in leading projects or a professional certification
Qualities to be a system architect
- Analytical skills and ability to see the big picture
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- High degree of curiosity about new technologies
- Ability to adapt
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
Systems architect career path
The systems architect has a broad range of skills, which allows him to move into management by leading a computer department or an information systems branch.