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