Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server systems.
Analyzes client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance needs. Recommends technology purchases that will support and enhance the client/server system.
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Check each Client/Server Architect skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Designing, operating, and maintaining IT resources and solutions using principles, guidelines, and modeling tools.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the use of applications, servers, databases for IT system architecture.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports IT architecture by conducting security assessments of projects and solutions.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with other teams to define IT architectures for new strategic initiatives.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains staff to use and implement best practices to monitor all IT architecture software.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the development of the architecture strategy to translate business and IT objectives.
Skill definition-Using all IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and systems to support business operations and achieve business strategies.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the importance of IT internal control and audit in a technical environment.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the documentation process of the IT environment across the technology landscape.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes tools and systems to provide continuous security monitoring for the IT environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess the operational costs, productivity levels, and other metrics.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes security standards to improve the resiliency of IT operations.
Skill definition-Staying abreast of the emerging trends in information technology to improve business' operational efficiency and drive profitable growth.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how staying current with the latest IT trends improves our business's efficiency.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the deployment of the latest tools and technologies in our organization.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with various teams in interpreting IT trends to develop long-term technology roadmaps.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Synthesizes complex information to forecast the impact of emerging IT trends in our business operations.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes the use of cloud computing services to reduce the IT infrastructure cost of our business.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists skills, traits, and characteristics of analytical thinkers.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Makes a list of items without order or set of priorities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Investigates analytical thinking tools and incorporates them accordingly.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leads brainstorming to encourage teammates to create new perspectives.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes the adoption of business intelligence analysis technology to drive strategic decisions.
There are 0 hard skills for Client/Server Architect.
7 general skills for Client/Server Architect, IT Architecture, IT Environment, Network Analysis, etc.
6 soft skills for Client/Server Architect, Information Technology Trends, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 13 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Client/Server Architect, he or she needs to be skilled in Information Technology Trends, be skilled in Analytical Thinking, and be skilled in Attention to Detail.
