Systems Engineer

Career overview

Analyses, designs, develops, configures and maintains computer hardware, servers and peripheral equipment. A Systems Engineer is also responsible for the integration of software applications and operating environments and ensuring that an organisation's system architecture meets and supports its business requirements. The role involves the planning and co-ordination of system feasibility studies, as well as the analysis and recommendation of strategic direction for an organisation's systems architecture across a variety of operating platforms and environments.

Average salary

$98,792, based on 2-3 years of relevant IT experience

Skills listing

The ideal candidate possesses a combination of skills and experience in a variety of areas. Below is a list of the most commonly sought after skills, with highly sought after examples listed in brackets. This list is meant as a guide only.

Technical skills

  • Knowledge of system design
  • Knowledge of leading software applications
  • Ability to identify and implement system solutions
  • Ability to provide technical support
  • Knowledge of web server technology (eg. SQL Server)
  • Knowledge of Local-Area Networks (LAN) and Wide-Area Networks (WAN)
  • Ability to integrate software applications and operating environments
  • Ability to report on strategic issues
  • Knowledge of operating systems (eg. Windows NT, Unix)

Non-Technical skills

  • Broad industry knowledge
  • Strategic approach
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical approach
  • Practical approach
  • Attention to detail
  • Tactical approach
  • Leadership skills Project management skills