Systems Developer
Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems through the full system development life cycle, building security in from the start.
Also seen as: Systems Engineer (DCWF)
Baseline certifications for this role
These certifications are accepted foundational options for the Systems Developer work role in our seed mapping. Open a cert for full detail, or jump straight to exam-ready practice.
- SY0-701CompTIACompTIA Security+
- CAS-005CompTIACompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
Proficiency levels — what changes
Advanced developers set secure-design standards across systems; Basic developers implement to them.
Basic
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the work role's tasks. Entry-level qualification options apply.
Intermediate
Contributes to and applies the work role's tasks with growing independence.
Advanced
Develops, reviews, and approves the work role's tasks. A cascading rule applies: an option that qualifies at a higher proficiency level also qualifies at the lower levels.