IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Watford is seeking IT advisors to help design and implement IT systems that enhance business effectiveness. Candidates should have a degree or relevant experience, and be prepared to engage with clients in analyzing procedures, presenting feasibility studies, and advising on technology introductions. Responsibilities include monitoring network performance and implementing new systems.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with clients to analyze business procedures and define software requirements.
• Undertakes feasibility studies for IT developments and presents proposals.
• Communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients.
• Provides advice in the procurement and installation of IT systems.
• Examines business models and designs specifications for new systems.
• Researches and monitors network infrastructure and performance.
• Works with clients to implement new systems.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Description

Workers in this unit group provide advice on the effective utilisation of IT and design IT systems in order to meet the business objectives or to enhance the business effectiveness of the organisation.

Tasks

• liaises with internal/external clients in order to analyse business procedure, clarify clients' requirements and to define the scope of existing software, hardware and network provision
• undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients
• communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology
• provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments
• examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients' needs
• researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance
• works closely with clients to implement new systems

Educational Requirements

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.