Alexandria, United States | Posted on 03/07/2026
The Systems Engineer is a resource that provides computer systemsupport to projects company-wide. Support includes onsite client support andexternal (client) computer systems at company facilities or located within theclient’s facilities. They are responsible for ensuring end-users effectivelyutilize products and programs without interruption. As a main point of contactfor the client, the Systems Engineer will continuously identify areas ofimprovement and contribute solutions and is responsible for computerapplication availability, hardware & software upgrades, troubleshooting,documentation, and user support.
Mostimportant work tasks:
- Customerliaison; respond to operational questions and issues
- Responsiblefor training operations staff on any platforms, products, or features as theyare introduced to the client.
- Resolvehardware, software, and communications issues which may require coordinationwith outside vendors and upgrade administration.
- Facilitateclient meetings and change control processes as required, including developmentand presentation of change proposals.
- Documentnetwork/system architecture, configuration settings and troubleshootingprocedures
- Design,install, configure, and maintain networks, file servers, application solutions,workstations, and servers.
- Responsiblefor the configuration, monitoring, and security of clients’ data network andsystems.
- Managesystem backups and recovery using applicable backup software and procedures
- Manageand triage issues based on specific SLA guidelines (varies per client) andtrack through resolution process.
- On-callsupport will be required during off-hours
- Assessand identify areas for improvement with a solution-based approach, includingrecommending upgrades that support the development of technical standards andapplications.
AdditionalResponsibilities
- Responsiblefor server and PC functionality, security and analysis with respect to TrafficManagement Systems.
- Actsas primary organizational interface with vendor and provides internal analysisand support
- Managesthe performance of multiple hardware and software platforms
- Resolvesserver/PC problems and offers additional technical assistance to users
- Managesthe acquisition, installation, and maintenance of the organization's fileservers, database servers, desktop computers, and other cloud or on-premiseinfrastructure.
- Workjointly with Project Managers, Database Administrator(s), andProgrammer/Analyst(s) to define needs and requirements for continued operation,upgrade, and security of clients’ systems
- Workjointly with Software Engineers and Software Quality Assurance teams in testingand implementing applications and products.
- Documentall modifications, installations, and other changes as they occur.
- Cross-trainwith other applicable positions and vendors, as appropriate, to better supportand suggest improvements to the client.
Experience:
- Excellentoral and written communication skills
- TechnicalTroubleshooting skills
- Customer-oriented,positive, flexible, and self-motivated
- Mustwork well independently
- ExcellentTechnical training and documentation skills
- Excellentattention to detail
Qualifications
- 3+years of relevant experience
- Experienceworking with different server operating systems, computer languages, equipment,network configuration/environments, and topologies
- Experienceworking with cross-functional teams
- Experiencewith reporting applications to modify and run reports a plus
- Experiencewith remote access software and database administration
- Experiencewith various communications platforms, (i.e. Twisted pair, Cellular, fiber)
- Operationalexperience supporting a 24x7x365 environment
- Experiencewith the software development lifecycle, including change control andconfiguration management
EducationRequirements
- BSdegree or 3+ years of equivalent technical training/relevant experience