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Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
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Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness, and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.
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Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
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Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
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Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
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Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.
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Develop efficient and effective system controllers.
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Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
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Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
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Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
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Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
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Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
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Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
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Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
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Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
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Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
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Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
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Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
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Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
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Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
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Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
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Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
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Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
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Establish functional or system standards to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints.
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Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
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Train system users in system operation or maintenance.
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Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
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Develop application-specific software.