Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (Level II)

Under supervision of the IT manager, perform the following job duties: Verify stability, interoperability,

portability, security, or scalability of system architecture; Develop system engineering, software

engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures; Collaborate with engineers or

software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system

components; Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs;

Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements; Research, test, or verify

proper functioning of software patches and fixes; Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or

design changes; Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components; Provide

technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems; Document design

specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information; Communicate project

information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers; Define and analyze objectives,

scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems; Monitor system operation to detect

potential problems; Design and conduct hardware or software tests; Evaluate current or emerging

technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability; Provide customers or

installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems; Establish functional or system standards

to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints; Investigate system

component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use;

Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system

performance under different operating conditions; Develop efficient and effective system controllers;

Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet organizational

requirements; Configure servers to meet functional specifications; Develop application-specific software;

Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading

hardware or software; Install operating systems, network or application software, or computer or

network hardware; Technology used involves Database Management System Software, Development

Environment Software, Enterprise Application Integration Software, Object Oriented Database

Management Software, Operating System Software, Requirements Analysis & System Architecture

Software, Web Platform Development Software; May perform some or all of above tasks depending on

scope of each project assignment. Work involves travel/relocation to various unanticipated client sites

across USA.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants need to have a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equiv.) in Computer Science or any IT related field,

any Engineering / Technology field, or related and 5 years progressive post Baccalaureate experience in SDLC,

including 2 years experience in the job offered including technologies identified.