National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0
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2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants

Information systems analysts and consultants analyze systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer systems analyst
    • informatics consultant
    • informatics security analyst
    • information systems business analyst
    • information systems quality assurance analyst
    • IT (information technology) consultant
    • management information systems (MIS) analyst
    • systems auditor
    • systems consultant
    • systems security analyst

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Computer and information systems managers (See 0213 Computer and information systems managers)
    • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (See 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers))
    • Computer programmers and interactive media developers (See 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers)
    • Database analysts and data administrators (See 2172 Database analysts and data administrators)
    • Financial auditors and accountants (See 1111 Financial auditors and accountants)
    • Professional occupations in business management consulting (See 1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting)
    • Software engineers and designers (See 2173 Software engineers and designers)
    • Web designers and developers (See 2175 Web designers and developers)

  • Main duties

    The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:

    Information systems business analysts and consultants

    • Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
    • Conduct business and technical studies
    • Design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions
    • Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.

    Systems security analysts

    • Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
    • Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.

    Information systems quality assurance analysts

    • Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.

    Systems auditors

    • Conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.

  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline
      or
      Completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
    • Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
    • Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
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