Computer Analyst 

Computer analysts and consultants conduct research, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed. 

Possible Titles:

computer consultant
computer systems analyst
informatics consultant
informatics security analyst
information systems business analyst
information systems quality assurance analyst
IT (information technology) consultant
management information systems (MIS) analyst
systems auditor
systems consultant
systems security analyst

Responsibilities:

Computer Analysts can perform some or all of the following duties:

• Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery.
• Systems security analysts assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
• Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
• Systems auditors conduct independent thirdparty reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.  

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Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

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