TS 13265

TS 13265 is a professional standard focused on the system manager occupation, covering both the definition and classification of the job profile and the characteristics expected from the practitioner, together with how those characteristics are measured and evaluated. In general technical terms, a system manager is the professional who helps keep computer systems and related infrastructure running reliably through configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and day-to-day operational control.

How the occupation is framed

This standard treats system administration as a defined occupational profile rather than a loose job title. In wider IT practice, the role typically brings together operating systems, servers, user accounts, access permissions, backup routines, updates, and basic incident resolution. That makes the occupation a mix of technical competence and disciplined operational practice, because stable service depends on consistent procedures, documentation, and controlled change management.

Minimum specifications and evaluation

According to the scope, the standard also addresses the minimum specifications for the occupation and the methods used to measure and assess them. This is important because professional capability is framed through explicit criteria instead of informal judgment. The scope further notes the equipment needed to carry out the job, linking the occupational definition to the practical working environment and tools associated with the role. In that sense, the standard connects what the profession is, what it requires, and how those requirements are assessed.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Definition of the system manager role
• Required professional characteristics
• Measurement and evaluation of those characteristics
• Equipment needed to perform the job
• Minimum specifications for the occupation