Systems Engineer

• Completes projects to test and finalize specific hardware and/or software configurations to be used on the company network. Works with Corporate IT.
• Assists in testing and analyzing specific hardware or software being considered for use on the company net.
• Works on a project basis to determine best means to deploy and support the company net hardware and software, especially with respect to new applications.
• Provides assistance to other team members and vendors involved in the deployment, installation, or repair of network hardware and software while projects are moving from the planning to operational phase.
• Provides technical support during the evaluation of new hardware and software products including performance testing, reliability testing, deployment requirements, cost analysis, manpower requirements, and maintainability.
• Responsible for all software distribution services.
• Participates in ongoing and regular reviews of Help Desk logs, equipment failures, and schedule reviews to determine better ways to deploy and support existing and new systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field with minimum five years experience in the following areas: desktop hardware/software installations; operation of a Windows NT operating system; network hardware and software troubleshooting. Technical certifications in one or more of the following areas preferred: Windows NT, workstation operating system such as DOS, UNIX, Windows 95/NT, hardware related certifications, and certifications in a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interaction internally with corporate and field staff, and externally with outside vendors. Work may require some travel by air or automobile.