Broadly speaking, these include the (1) design, (2) selection, and (3) setting up of computer systems. Systems engineers help organizations in acquiring and installing data processing systems that are affordable as well as workable, and are suited to the existing and anticipated needs.
It has been noted that “systems engineers work at various levels in the design and coordination of large and complex projects known as systems” (Net Industries and its Licensors, 201
0). However, fresh graduates are generally placed in the baseline positions.
One of the major controlling bodies is Engineers Australia which is “the national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development” (Engineers Australia, 2010) of its members. According to the official website of the organization, “with more than 85,000 members embracing all disciplines of the engineering team, Engineers Australia is the largest and most diverse professional body for engineers in Australia”. it further claims that engineers who have been given chartered status by it “are regarded as trusted professionals not only in Australia, but worldwide” (Engineers Australia, 2010). Apart from providing official recognition to member engineers, the main activities of Engineers Australia include (1) advocacy, (2) professional development, (3) program accreditation, and (4) Migration Skills Assessment (MSA).
This position is that of “a SharePoint architect, providing technical and design solutions. the focal point for coordinating and delivering SharePoint user support and optimization. a solution provider, troubleshooting and fixing technical issues. an application integrator, integrating SharePoint with other products. and a project manager, defining, planning and executing SharePoint and infrastructure projects”