Computer Systems Engineer Architect, SME - 100% Remote (REF1608J)

Overview:

As a Computer Systems Engineer, Architect (SME), you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced computer systems and architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust solutions that meet our clients' specific requirements while adhering to industry best practices and standards.

Responsibilities:

• System Design and Architecture: Lead the design, architecture, and integration of computer systems, including hardware, software, networking, and storage components. Develop a comprehensive system and specifications to guide implementation efforts.
• Technology Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to determine their suitability for inclusion in system designs. Make informed recommendations based on performance, scalability, reliability, and cost considerations.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies in existing computer systems and propose innovative solutions to optimize performance, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Security and Compliance: Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to integrate robust security measures into system designs and architectures. Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance standards relevant to the IT industry to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international consideration
• Scalability and Resilience: Design systems that can seamlessly scale to accommodate growing workloads and user demands. Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms to enhance system resilience and availability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, network engineers, database administrators, and other stakeholders to integrate system components and ensure seamless interoperability.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed technical documentation, including system design documents, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides. Provide regular progress updates and reports to project stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in computer systems engineering and architecture. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.