Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 47,350 - 144,820

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to design and develop solutions for complex application problems and perform system administration. Daily tasks include maintaining hardware/software, guiding software development, and ensuring system performance. Candidates should possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, which ranges from $47,350 to $144,820 annually, reflecting the high demand for this role in the United States.

Qualifications

Design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
Perform systems management and integration functions.
Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance or support for development or troubleshooting of systems.
Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations.
Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Systems Evaluation

Writing

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JavaScript

Python

React

Git

MySQL

SAP

Job description

Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

Example of Computer Systems Engineer/Architect Job
Design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Life As a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

Daily responsibilities include communicating project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.

What Do Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Do On a Daily Basis?

Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.
Provide technical guidance or support for development or troubleshooting of systems.
Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.

What a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect Should Know

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Other Computer Systems Engineer/Architect Job Titles

Software Systems Engineer
Information Architect
Systems Requirements Planner
Network Engineer
Linux Engineer

Job Demand for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

In the United States, there were 287,200 jobs for Computer Systems Engineer/Architect in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.3% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 26,600 new jobs for Computer Systems Engineer/Architect by 2026. The BLS estimates 22,400 yearly job openings in this field.

States with the most job growth: Washington, Utah, and Nevada. States with the lowest growth: Alaska, Maryland, and Mississippi.

What is the Average Salary of a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects make between $47,350 and $144,820 a year.

The highest salaries are found in District of Columbia, Maryland, and New Hampshire.

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