Computer System Analyst

Computer System Analyst

The primary role of a Computer System Analyst is to take care of the IT solution in order to ensure and foster the business process of an organization. Computer System Analysts are expected to have a bird’s eye view of the business process with a deep understanding of both the business and the technology. Usually, Computer System Analysts are supposed to analyze the existing IT infrastructure of the business and then develop and deploy strategic planning to foster productivity, decrease the expense and achieve other goals of the business, as per the requirement of the organization. There are many Computer System Analysts who are expert coders and are also able to develop tailor-made application/software by themselves. On the other hand, some Computer System Analysts prefer to lead the development team effectively and efficiently through their hard-earned experience, technical skills and soft skills.

One of the key purposes of Computer System Analysts is to escalate the Return of Investment (ROI) of an organization from the investment on the IT infrastructure of the business. Sometimes, Computer System Analysts are responsible for looking after mission-critical activities like maintain and configure existing IT infrastructure, decide whether or not new technologies should be adapted, based on the cost-benefit analysis, design-develop and deploy updated system and/or component with existing IT infrastructure and closely monitor the experience of the end users in order to enhance the performance and fix any bug/problem after the implementation phase.

Job Description of a Computer System Analyst

Computer System Analysts are required to take care of different and diversified job responsibilities. Some such generic job responsibilities of Computer System Analysts are given below:

·       Work in collaboration with the end users and the managers in order to identify the requirements of the IT infrastructure and the business goals.

·       Evaluate the performance of the IT infrastructure of the business and come up with effective and efficient strategies in order to enhance the productivity of the IT.

·       Cooperate in the development process of new computer software/application and put effort on enhancing existing software/application.

·       Develop strategic plans to maximize the Return of Investment (ROI) from the expense after the IT infrastructure of the business.

·       Work on cost-benefit analysis before taking any purchase decision for the IT infrastructure of the organization.

·       Develop models, prototypes, charts and diagrams to assist the System Analyst and Software Developer of the organization.

·       Arrange and conduct professional development programs for the existing workforce of the company and also administer orientation and training sessions for the end users who are going to use completely new and/or customized computer systems.

·       Arrange and provide required support during the installation, customization and post-installation troubleshooting of the new system.

·   Computer System Analysts are merely required to have deep knowledge and skill on any particular subject matter related to IT, rather they must have a clear understanding about how the key components of an IT infrastructure like hardware, software and network of a business works in a perfect synchronized manner.

Salary of Computer System Analysts

On an average, a Computer System Analyst is getting paid around £69,051, per year. Computer System Analysts are also working at different and diversified roles and their salary also varies, as well. Following list will give you a brief idea about the job role and salary range of Computer System Analysts.

  • Desktop Support Analyst: £41,120
  • Financial System Analyst: £55,861
  • Data/Information Analyst: £56,637
  • Software Systems Analyst: £59,740
  • E-Commerce Analyst: £60,516
  • Business Process Analyst: £61,292
  • Business Continuity Analyst: £61,292
  • Information Security Analyst: £62, 068
  • Business Systems Analyst: £64,395
  • ERP Business Analyst: £67,499
  • Business Intelligence Analyst: £67,499
  • Computer Systems Analyst: £69,051
  • CRM Business Analyst: £69,826
  • Healthcare Systems Analyst: £72,930
  • Senior Business Systems Analyst: £73,706
  • Senior Computer Systems Analyst: $75,257
  • Systems Analyst Consultant: $79,137

Most of the Computer System Analysts are as a full time employee with fixed salary. There are some Computer System Analysts who prefer working as a part time employee, and they are usually getting paid in between £19 to £64, per hour. Some top-tier Computer System Analysts are getting paid around £116, per hour, as well.

Academic Requirements of a Computer System Analyst

In most of the cases, employers are expecting at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Intelligence (BI), Management Information System (MIS), Data Science, Computer Information System (CIS) and/or similar field of study. Computer System Analysts are required to put their effort on both the technology and the business process of an organization, hence a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is preferred for the candidates looking for a job in a Computer System Analyst post. Regardless of the career path, Computer System Analysts are required to keep themselves updated with the latest innovation of technology along with strong business foresight.

Promotional skills that a Computer System Analyst must have incorporate Technology Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Business Process Integration, Software/Application Development and Soft Skill, as well. There are several branches where Computer System Analysts have the scope to work for. Therefore, they must have a strong business foresight for their selected field of work. For example, an academic institute may prefer a Computer System Analyst who is able to play the role of an instructor and maintain the IT infrastructure of the institute. On the other hand, a financial institute may prefer a Computer System Analyst having adequate knowledge on finance and accounting. Again, a hospital may prefer a Computer System Analyst who has required skill and/or working experience in the healthcare industry and so on. Thus, it is recommended for Computer System Analysts to decide on which field of area they are interested in and select the elective subjects in their degree program accordingly.

Training and Professional Certification for Computer System Analyst

IT training centers are now offering courses on subject matters that are relevant for a Computer System Analyst. Top ranked colleges and universities are now also offering both the undergraduate and graduate programs, designed for Computer System Analysts. We are also offering such training courses for Computer System Analysts. Once you successfully complete this course and earn the certificate, we will assign a HR professional who will work on creating a professional CV for your job placement purpose. Job placement for the successful certified candidates is an integral part of our training program. We are working in collaboration with a large number of IT companies across the UK for this purpose, and we have an excellent record of successful job placement for our certified candidates on different job roles.

You can count on our highly skilled and professional instructor who will help you not only to get theoretical knowledge but also help you get prepared to work in a real time environment through our intensive lab and practical session. We are offering both the on-campus and instructor led training options available for you. Our instructors are also working on a continuous manner to keep the curriculum of the course content updated as per the rapid evolution in the field of IT. Our professionally trained staff are always ready to assist you regarding any academic and/or administrative issue for our training candidates.