What would you do as a Computer systems analyst?
Computer systems analysts
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
- need to be organised, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study computer systems for improvements
- create new technology and improve old systems
- keep data safe from cyber threats
- check if systems meet business needs
- improve internet speed and computer networks
- help businesses to use technology
- fix errors in computer programs
- study how people use computers
- write system performance reports
- train staff to use new computer systems
How can you become a Computer systems analyst?
You usually need experience and a qualification to become a computer systems analyst.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, information systems or similar area
- to be a Certified Technologist (CTech) through IT Professionals New Zealand
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
