{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:51:50.992Z","occupation":{"soc":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","group":"Computer & Mathematical","sector":"54","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise computer systems and architectures, from entry-level supervised tasks through executive-level strategic leadership in technology-intensive professional services and IT environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["System requirements documentation — gather and record under direct supervision by interviewing staff or clients in a structured workplace setting.","Hardware and software components — identify basic options suitable for specified user needs using provided checklists and reference guides.","Operating system installation procedures — follow step-by-step protocols to install or upgrade software under the guidance of a senior engineer.","System operation logs — monitor routine outputs and flag potential anomalies to a supervising engineer during standard shift operations.","Secure system guidelines — distribute and explain pre-approved implementation checklists to installation teams or customers as directed.","Word processing and document management software — draft basic technical reports summarizing system configurations in an office environment.","Component suitability criteria — review vendor specifications and apply established evaluation criteria under close supervision on assigned projects.","Network or application software — assist with installation tasks following documented procedures on supervised enterprise deployments.","Active listening techniques — capture and restate client requirements accurately during intake meetings to confirm mutual understanding.","Hardware maintenance tasks — perform routine scheduled maintenance activities such as component replacement under direct technician oversight."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Client system requirements — analyze and translate into preliminary technical specifications with reduced oversight in a professional services environment.","Hardware and software component recommendations — evaluate suitability for defined purposes and present options to project stakeholders using structured comparison frameworks.","Secure system implementation guidelines — prepare and communicate tailored security configuration instructions to installation teams for mid-scale deployments.","Operating systems and network software — coordinate and execute installation or upgrade projects across multiple workstations or servers with minimal supervision.","System operation monitoring — apply monitoring tools to detect performance degradation or failure indicators and initiate standard corrective responses.","User need assessments — identify required system data, hardware, and software components by conducting structured needs-analysis sessions with end users.","Object-oriented or web platform development software — configure and adapt development environments to support application deployment on assigned systems.","Technical documentation — produce clear written procedures and configuration guides using document management software for internal or client audiences.","Routine hardware and software maintenance — plan and execute scheduled maintenance cycles including upgrades to minimize operational downtime.","Systems evaluation — apply analytical methods to assess existing infrastructure performance against defined benchmarks in familiar organizational contexts."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complete computer system design — direct the analysis, development, and operation of end-to-end solutions autonomously across diverse enterprise environments.","Complex stakeholder requirements — elicit, reconcile, and translate conflicting client and staff needs into coherent technical architectures without supervisory input.","Component suitability investigations — conduct independent technical evaluations across hardware and software options and deliver justified recommendations to decision-makers.","Non-routine system failures — diagnose root causes using critical thinking and systems analysis methods and implement corrective actions under operational pressure.","Secure system architectures — design and communicate comprehensive security frameworks and implementation guidelines for high-stakes enterprise or multi-site deployments.","Installation and integration oversight — direct cross-functional teams executing operating system, network, application, and hardware deployments on complex infrastructure.","System monitoring strategies — design proactive monitoring configurations using specialized tools to detect potential problems before service impact occurs.","Data, hardware, and software requirement specifications — produce detailed bill-of-materials and architecture documents that fully address identified user needs.","Ongoing maintenance programs — engineer and manage systematic maintenance schedules covering hardware replacement, software patching, and capacity upgrades across production environments.","Technical writing and oral presentation — communicate architectural decisions, risk assessments, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational systems strategy — set the long-term technical direction for enterprise architecture programs, aligning infrastructure investments with business objectives at executive level.","Engineering team development — mentor and evaluate junior and mid-level systems engineers, building organizational capability through structured coaching and performance feedback.","Enterprise-wide security posture — lead the development and governance of organization-wide secure system policies, standards, and implementation frameworks adopted across all divisions.","Cross-functional system programs — direct multi-team analysis, development, and operational initiatives for mission-critical computer systems spanning organizational boundaries.","Technology evaluation governance — establish formal processes for investigating and approving component and platform selections, ensuring rigorous standards are applied organization-wide.","Client and stakeholder relationships — lead executive-level engagements to shape system requirements and negotiate technical scope for large-scale or multi-year engagements.","Innovation culture — champion adoption of emerging technologies, development environments, and architectural patterns by sponsoring proof-of-concept initiatives across engineering teams.","Quality assurance frameworks — design and institutionalize quality control analysis programs that govern system performance, reliability, and compliance across the organization.","Resource and personnel management — allocate engineering personnel, tools, and budgets strategically across competing system projects to optimize delivery outcomes.","Organizational risk and decision governance — lead judgment-based decisions on system modernization, major infrastructure changes, and risk trade-offs with enterprise-wide impact."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}