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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2024
Systems Analysis2.B.4.g3.8808/2024
Systems Evaluation2.B.4.h3.8808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.Core2208/2024
Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.Core2208/2024
Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.Core2208/2024
Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.Core2108/2024
Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.Core2208/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative5.7711/2023
Conventional5.4211/2023
Realistic4.3311/2023
Enterprising2.8111/2023
Social2.0411/2023
Artistic1.9711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.