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IT Systems Engineer III

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Oakland
Oct 28, 2026
IT Systems Engineer III 12 months Oakland, CA (at least once a week/mostly remote) Job Responsibilities Collaborate with staff to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of systems to fulfill business objectives and processes. Design and deploy new systems and enhancements to existing systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability. Conduct research on products and solutions to justify recommendations and support purchasing efforts. Integrate systems into larger systems and/or enterprise systems. Ensure system health and availability. Create and maintain documentation related to configuration, mapping, processes, and service records. Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports. Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop and implement strategies to improve or further leverage these systems. Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers and development teams. Coordinate and perform in-depth testing, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems. Support the definition of business requirements. Support cost-benefit and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis. Support the security audit process, system backup definition, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Education Minimum: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience. Experience Minimum: 3 years of software or system engineering experience. Desired: Proven experience in the design, development, and implementation of systems. Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices. Extensive experience with core software applications. Proficiency in software troubleshooting. Extensive application support experience. License Desired: ITIL v3 knowledge. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum: Advanced project management skills. Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required. Advanced skills in the system being supported. Desired: Good working knowledge of current software protocols and Internet standards. Skills in various programming languages. Proficiency in network and PC operating systems. High level of competence in testing, flowcharting, and data mapping procedures and tools. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Very good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Very good customer service orientation. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.