An information systems technician is a
technician
A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.
Specialisation
The term technician covers many different special ...
whose responsibility is maintaining communications and computer systems.
Description
Information systems technicians operate and maintain
information systems
An information system (IS) is a formal, sociotechnical, organizational system designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information. From a sociotechnical perspective, information systems comprise four components: task, people, structu ...
, facilitating system utilization. In many companies, these technicians assemble data sets and other details needed to build
databases
In computing, a database is an organized collection of data or a type of data store based on the use of a database management system (DBMS), the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and ana ...
. This includes
data management, procedure writing, writing job setup instructions, and performing program librarian functions. Information systems technicians assist in designing and coordinating the development of integrated information system databases. Information systems technicians also help maintain
Internet
The Internet (or internet) is the Global network, global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a internetworking, network of networks ...
and
Intranet
An intranet is a computer network for sharing information, easier communication, collaboration tools, operational systems, and other computing services within an organization, usually to the exclusion of access by outsiders. The term is used in ...
websites
A website (also written as a web site) is any web page whose content is identified by a common domain name and is published on at least one web server. Websites are typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose, such as news, education ...
. They decide how information is presented and create digital
multimedia
Multimedia is a form of communication that uses a combination of different content forms, such as Text (literary theory), writing, Sound, audio, images, animations, or video, into a single presentation. T ...
and presentation using software and related equipment.
Information systems technicians install and maintain multi-platform
networking computer environments, a variety of data networks, and a diverse set of telecommunications infrastructures. Information systems technicians schedule information gathering for content in a multiple system environment. Information systems technicians are responsible for the operation, programming, and configuration of many pieces of
electronics
Electronics is a scientific and engineering discipline that studies and applies the principles of physics to design, create, and operate devices that manipulate electrons and other Electric charge, electrically charged particles. It is a subfield ...
,
hardware and
software
Software consists of computer programs that instruct the Execution (computing), execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications.
The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital comput ...
. ITs often are also tasked to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve end-user problems. Information systems technicians conduct ongoing assessments of short and long-term hardware and software needs for companies, developing, testing, and implementing new and revised programs.
Information systems technicians cooperate with other staff to inventory, maintain and manage computer and communication systems. Information systems technicians provide communication links and connectivity to the department in an organization, serving to equipment modification and installation tasks. This includes:
* ''
local area network
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, campus, or building, and has its network equipment and interconnects locally managed. LANs facilitate the distribution of da ...
s'' :
computer network
A computer network is a collection of communicating computers and other devices, such as printers and smart phones. In order to communicate, the computers and devices must be connected by wired media like copper cables, optical fibers, or b ...
covering a local area, like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college.
* ''
wide area networks'' : computer network covering a wide geographical area, involving a vast array of computers.
* ''
minicomputer
A minicomputer, or colloquially mini, is a type of general-purpose computer mostly developed from the mid-1960s, built significantly smaller and sold at a much lower price than mainframe computers . By 21st century-standards however, a mini is ...
systems'' : multi-user computers which make up the middle range of the computing spectrum, usually single-user systems (such as
personal computers
A personal computer, commonly referred to as PC or computer, is a computer designed for individual use. It is typically used for tasks such as Word processor, word processing, web browser, internet browsing, email, multimedia playback, and PC ...
).
* ''Macro-computer systems'' : Usually large multi-user systems (such as
mainframe computer
A mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise ...
s) for bulk data processing such as censuses, industry/consumer statistics, ERP, and bank transaction processing.
* associated
peripheral devices
Additionally, Information systems technicians can conduct training and provide technical support to end-users, providing this for a departments (sometimes across multiple organizations).
See also
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Computer repair technician
References
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External links
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Information Systems Technician Series, California State Personnel Board. June 28, 1972.
Archived from the original July 31, 2012)
Computer occupations
People in information technology
Technicians