WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Designs and monitors control systems which ensure the integrity and security of data and reviews the organisation’s computing environment and usage of computer facilities.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is determined by the Australian Computer Society. Please refer to the assessment guidelines below.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• analyses information processing systems to assess their completeness, accuracy, validity, and efficiency
• assesses whether business systems process authorised transactions completely, accurately, and in a timely manner
• reviews application systems and associated business procedures to ensure that they meet desired business objectives in a timely and efficient manner
• participates in the design of new systems to ensure that the resulting system is efficient, effective and well controlled
• reviews the computing environment of organisations to assess the operations, systems software, systems development and security procedures
• reviews the acquisition of software and hardware in terms of economy, efficiency and ability to meet operating requirements
• investigates the usage of computing facilities
• liaises with data processing management and systems users, and prepares reports recommending improvements in the management of computing facilities

SPECIALISATIONS:

Information Technology Security Manager