Information systems analysts and consultants

National Occupation Code (NOC): 2171

Information systems analysts and consultants analyze and test systems requirements, 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 public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

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Job Duties for Information systems analysts and consultants

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
  • confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate, and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security, and service delivery.
Systems Security Analysts
  • confer with clients to identify and document requirements, 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 third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products, and information systems.

Working Conditions for Information systems analysts and consultants

People who work as information systems analysts and consultants work in an office. This could be at their employer’s place of work, a client’s office, from their home office, or a mix of all three. Access to technology makes working from home easier because people in this job can access systems from almost anywhere. Information systems analysts and consultants need to be able to work a range of hours. This is because a company’s information systems must be available 24/7, and that often includes while maintenance or upgrades are in progress. This career can feel stressful, especially when putting in new systems or solving urgent problems.

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