Systems Engineer III

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
91K-144K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Information Technology
The Role
The Systems Engineer III is responsible for designing, setting up, and maintaining computer networks. The role involves installing operating systems, managing system security, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring system productivity. The engineer will also liaise with vendors and ensure that project deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of communication and problem-solving.
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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: 

  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

  • Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their specialty

  • Works on problems of a diverse scope 

  • Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the development and installation of new networking and computing infrastructures.

  • Selects 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.

  • Install and configure operating systems and application software.

  • Implement best practices for system security and data backups.

  • Anticipate potential issues or bottlenecks and identifies possible solutions.

  • Participate 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 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

  • 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

Salary Range

$91,205.32 - $144,008.40 USD (Salary)

  • Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
  • Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

  • Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

  • Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

  • Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

  • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

  • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

  • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

  • Corporate Wellness Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Days

  • 401k Plan

  • Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

  • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law

Top Skills

Operating Systems
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, California
1,958 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Astreya is the leading IT solutions provider for some of the world's most recognizable and innovative organizations. Our journey started in 2001 in the heart of Silicon Valley and reaches thirty-three countries with over 2200+ IT professionals. We enable businesses to make better decisions, achieve operational efficiency and gain a competitive edge. The Astreya advantage is centered around focus and clear- vision, world-class talent, and innovative technology: Creativity is in our DNA. Our dedicated Software and Service Innovation teams bring best-in-class technology and tools to bear for our clients.

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