IT Engineer at Talents and Skills Africa

Duties

IT Engineers manage organizations’ computer systems, including software, hardware and networks. They may be responsible for designing, installing, and supporting the entire system or may specialize in one area of the computer system, such as security infrastructure or telecommunications.

IT Engineers work as part of an IT team and may report to an IT manager, but the majority of their work is completed on their own.

Identify and Resolve System Issues

IT Engineers are responsible for studying their employer’s current computer system, identifying areas that need improvements or overhauls and implementing these changes. They will need to be skilled in assessment techniques and have the ability to design and install any necessary upgrades to the system.

Develop Systems

IT Engineers are hired to create an IT or computer system specific to their employer’s needs. This often entails some programming and scripting knowledge, as well as planning, configuring, testing and monitoring new systems.

Document Work

Documenting work is a very important part of the IT Engineer’s job. They must document system configurations, updates they make to a system and any new procedures or policies created in their work. Their documentation is used by other IT staff or management to see what changes or creations have been made to their systems.

Manage Projects

IT Engineers are often called upon to act as a project manager. They often oversee IT staff and coordinate with vendors and internal users when implementing a new system. They may be required to setup meetings, present information and order supplies and equipment when working on a project.