Systems Engineer II

What this Job Entails:

The Systems Engineer's responsibilities include working with a team of IT specialists to design, set up and maintain a network of computers, including hardware, software, and system architecture.

Scope:

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Works on problems of moderate scope

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in overseeing the development and installation of new networking and computing infrastructures.

• Participate in selecting the best possible solutions using knowledge of a wide range of available technologies.

• Monitor systems in the existing network to ensure there are no productivity setbacks.

• Engage in installing and configuring operating systems and application software.

• Implementing best practices for system security and data backups.

• Anticipates potential issues or bottlenecks and identifies possible solutions.

• Participates in troubleshooting and resolving all technical issues when they arise.

• Communicate effectively with IT support staff to ensure the setup process runs smoothly.

• Liaise with vendors and keep relevant stakeholders up to date with developments.

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Builds productive internal and external working relationships

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

• Experience with computing networks, platforms, and software architectures

• Knowledge and understanding of the definition and traceability of system requirements

• Experience in the implementation of system requirements verification methods

• Experience in the planning of system test activities

• Strong presentation and organizational skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Mental ability to perform engineering problem solving and analytical tasks

• Able to work under project deadlines and associated cost and schedule constraints

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers