What would you do as an Information technology architect?
Information technology architects
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends, evenings or be on call
- usually work in offices but may travel nationally or internationally
- need to be logical, identify and solve problems, and communicate well
Tasks
- assess information technology needs
- create information technology plans
- design and set up computer systems
- research new technology
- write technical documents
- develop training plans
- analyse computer system security
- test computer system performance
- suggest hardware and software changes
How can you become an Information technology architect?
You usually need a qualification and experience to become an information technology architect.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in information systems, computer science or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to register with the Institute of IT Professionals
- to take certification exams with The Open Group Architecture Framework
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
