ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Systems architect

Okay kiddo, systems architect is a person who designs and plans computer systems. Imagine you are playing with your toys and you want to build a big castle. You will have to think about how to build it, what materials you need, where to put each piece, and how to connect them to make the castle stand strong.

Similarly, a systems architect is like an engineer who plans and builds a big computer system by using different computer pieces like hardware, software, and networks. They think about what type of computers and servers are needed, how much storage is required, how these devices will communicate with each other and many other things.

A systems architect also thinks about how to make the system secure and protect against hackers or any other security threats. It’s like building a strong castle to protect it against any enemies.

Overall, a systems architect is like an expert castle builder who has to think about everything from the big picture down to the tiniest detail, to make sure the computer system they build works smoothly and stays safe.