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How much does a Senior Systems Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Senior Systems Engineer in the United States is $56 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51 and $62. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Systems Engineer (Modern Workplace + Automation)

Managed Solution LLC - San Diego , CA

As a member of our Professional Services department, the Senior Systems Engineer (Modern Workplace + Automation) helps design and deliver scopes of work related to client IT environments, with a ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Hamdan Resources - Honolulu , HI

The Senior Systems Engineer would assist and support with the development, configuration, testing, and evaluation of commercial solutions for classified (CSfC) solutions used to secure government ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific - Santa Ana , CA

We are hiring a Senior Systems Engineer. The Senior Systems Engineer's role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer and network systems, in ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

Sr. Systems Engineer

FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC. - Los Angeles , CA

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior System Engineer with extensive experience in both infrastructure and network management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of system ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Safran - Brea , CA

The Senior Systems Engineer performs system engineering work in the areas of requirements management, design, analysis, risk mitigation, customer interfacing and product management relating to ...

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Sr. Systems Engineer

Catapult Federal Services - Schofield Barracks , HI

Sr. Systems Engineer Responsibilities & Qualifications The CSFC Solutions Engineer would assist and support with the development, configuration, testing, and evaluation of Commercial Solutions for ...

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Common responsibilities of a Senior Systems Engineer

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.

November 16, 2022

Designs and develops highly available and scalable platforms with a focus on automating all phases of the process using scripting languages, software development, and automation platforms.

December 21, 2022

Evaluate and recommend solutions for migrating legacy data from existing hosting environments and other applicable data sources to the new database repository.

December 30, 2022

Manages institutional risk related to data storage and security application and infrastructure down time alerts, performing environment and OS changes, and interacting with business, customers etc.

February 14, 2023

Develop a master test schedule in accordance with the agreed upon test strategy, corporate it into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (in conjunction with other functional leads) and update the test schedule as necessary.

March 01, 2023

Review current technology suite and evaluate solutions and alternatives to either improve efficiencies, management, or cost savings.

March 24, 2023

Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

April 27, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Senior Systems Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Senior Systems Engineer ranges from $51 to $62 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $53 to $65 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $58.

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