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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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