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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AIIA SURVEY OF SALARIES AND REMUNERATION PACKAGING AUGUST 2010 |
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Senior Systems Engineer - Mainframe |
| Position Code: | 3540 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Designing and developing systems software and firmware, controlling systems installation/enhancement projects. Customizing systems software in specialised and complex systems. |
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Reports To
Branch/State Systems Engineering Manager or Project Leader. |
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Supervises
Possibly a small group of Systems Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Coordinating systems engineering projects and schedules to ensure the development of suitable operating and control systems, within the planned time frame.
Installing, testing and maintaining systems software and firmware across multiple client sites or within several major projects.
Integrating and developing drivers for specialised software such as graphics and communications.
Improving the interface between system users, the operating system and applications software.
Assisting the sales force with pre-sales activity such as proposal preparation, systems demonstrations and presentations, particularly in relation to larger and more important clients.
Conducting user requirements analysis to match customer needs to company products/services.
Possibly leading a small group of Systems Engineers.
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Key Skills
Expert skills in computer systems and science. Ingenuity and genuine ability in the analysis and solution of complex systems problems.
Good communication and listening skills. May have tertiary qualifications in computer science.
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Internal Contacts
Sales and Marketing staff, Systems and Software Development staff, Customer Service and Technical Support staff. |
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External Contacts
Customers, distributors, suppliers of peripherals and software. |
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Typical Experience
Substantial formal training and at least 7 to 10 years systems engineering experience. |
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Other Comments
The role normally deals with several projects, advanced systems and applications, and assesses the technical work on each. SE's supporting hardware/software/networks on small Unix/NT server/PC environments should be matched to positions 3200-3260. |
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