Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Information Technology · Information Support and Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $58,410; experienced workers reach $157,980. About 5,100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +27.4%
- Openings a year
- 542
- Employed in 2024
- 5,961
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
6 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Active Listening4.0
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Systems Evaluation4.1
- Writing4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Systems Analysis4.0
- Operations Analysis4.4
What the work is
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
- Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
- Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
- Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
- Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Certificate41%
- Some college5%
- Associate degree27%
- Bachelor's degree23%
- Master's degree5%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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