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Also called application systems architect, cloud architect, cloud solution architect and computer systems architect.
$116,580
Median pay a year
435,370
People do this work
6
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Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
Summary
Computer Systems Engineer designing and developing solutions for complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns while performing systems management and integration functions
Experience
Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Communicated with staff and clients to understand specific system requirements
Directed the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems
Performed ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software
Evaluated existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggested changes to meet organizational requirements
Documented design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information
Collaborated with engineers and software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure compatibility of system components
Skills
Core Skills
Evaluating software or hardware utility, Testing computer operations, Conducting research, Monitoring system performance, Testing computer hardware, Analyzing data, Identifying IT project resource needs, Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Recommending changes
On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
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Certificate Your training program, Year
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Communicated with clients to understand system requirementsInvestigated component suitability and made recommendationsProvided guidelines for implementing secure systemsDirected analysis and operation of computer systemsMonitored system operation to detect potential problemsPerformed ongoing hardware and software maintenance
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Communicated with clients to gather and clarify system requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Provided detailed guidelines for implementing secure systems, enhancing overall system integrity.
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Communicated with clients to gather and clarify system requirements, leading to smoother project execution and fewer revisions
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Led to smoother project execution and fewer revisionsIncreased client trust and satisfaction with the final product
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Provided detailed guidelines for implementing secure systems, enhancing overall system integrity.
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Minimized vulnerabilities and potential data breachesReduced incidents of unauthorized access to systemsImproved compliance with security standards and regulations
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Evaluating software or hardware utility
Recommending changes
Testing computer operations
Designing software applications
Conducting research
Monitoring system performance
Testing computer hardware
Testing software performance
Analyzing data
Identifying IT project resource needs
Designing simulation programs
Designing integrated computer systems
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What a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect does
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Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
What it pays
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Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$79,370
Median
$116,580
75th percentile
$157,500
About 435,370 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$71,300
$105,960
$125,740
AL
$81,960
$106,330
$130,440
AR
$53,870
$86,940
$111,360
AZ
$74,650
$105,240
$136,990
CA
$87,350
$134,440
$179,730
CO
$100,150
$139,580
$160,520
CT
$88,980
$127,720
$150,440
DC
$123,360
$156,590
$180,480
DE
$103,620
$137,470
$170,170
FL
$72,240
$105,370
$141,060
GA
$79,630
$104,610
$138,180
HI
$99,630
$120,100
$135,680
IA
$77,020
$107,340
$134,850
ID
$79,020
$98,700
$129,630
IL
$65,040
$99,360
$133,070
IN
$53,190
$93,540
$118,340
KS
$79,500
$103,380
$129,770
KY
$60,170
$89,420
$115,210
LA
$52,770
$77,000
$108,110
MA
$76,230
$109,590
$153,900
MD
$114,920
$144,680
$165,730
ME
$84,400
$107,990
$139,180
MI
$74,640
$105,680
$133,250
MN
$78,620
$91,750
$131,580
MO
$70,270
$101,040
$132,860
MS
$61,580
$86,940
$112,920
MT
$63,300
$81,970
$103,380
NC
$71,970
$104,850
$140,920
ND
$55,740
$78,330
$101,450
NE
$64,630
$92,480
$115,920
NH
$68,080
$91,720
$132,970
NJ
$72,370
$108,310
$167,020
NM
$92,560
$127,090
$167,970
NV
$73,250
$100,220
$136,490
NY
$83,790
$116,990
$162,510
OH
$76,360
$109,780
$134,560
OK
$81,970
$102,520
$125,240
OR
$80,260
$97,350
$130,270
PA
$79,490
$107,230
$134,960
PR
$28,300
$60,470
$95,950
RI
$75,360
$102,210
$129,130
SC
$80,120
$112,260
$136,990
SD
$86,940
$105,370
$126,650
TN
$58,030
$76,470
$100,890
TX
$78,100
$111,530
$152,110
UT
$64,110
$97,470
$127,140
VA
$108,160
$139,030
$165,320
VT
$72,640
$111,530
$168,580
WA
$84,540
$128,940
$168,030
WI
$68,300
$88,130
$109,480
WV
$66,850
$107,140
$149,730
WY
$77,000
$94,520
$122,930
Other names
Other names for this job
application systems architect, cloud architect, cloud solution architect, computer systems architect, enterprise architect, information architect, information technology architect, it architect, knowledge architect, solutions architect, systems architect, technical architect.
More names for this work
web architect, computer systems engineers architects, cloud engineer, cloud infrastructure engineer, cloud platform engineer, cloud software engineer, data platform engineer, firmware engineer, information technology engineer, infrastructure engineer, it engineer, machine learning engineer, network analyst, network and infrastructure engineer, network engineer, platform engineer, platform software engineer, reliability engineer, software systems engineer, solutions engineer, systems application engineer, systems consultant, systems developer, systems engineer, systems requirements planner, target developer.
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