What does a systems engineer do?
Triage
Systems engineers define customer needs and crucial system functionality in the early stages of a product or service lifecycle. They analyze system challenges and design solutions to address a business problem or goal.
Manage
Systems engineers manage teams across disciplines to coordinate the best solution for every problem. They manage all installed systems and infrastructure and provide guidance on project costs, design concepts and changes, and more to keep projects running smoothly.
Monitor and troubleshoot
System engineers monitor the project plan, assessing risks associated with budgets, performance, scheduling, resources, and testing. They ensure requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle and proactively troubleshoot issues before they happen.
Top systems engineering tasks
System integration
System configuration
System maintenance
System monitoring
Why become a systems engineer?
In today’s world, every major business depends on systems. The more complex the system, the more vital the role of a systems engineer.
It might be the role for you if . . .
You enjoy:
- Simplifying complex problems
- Collaborative problem solving
- Optimizing processes
You excel at:
- Analytical thinking
- Leading teams
- Project management
Meet a systems engineer
Popular certifications for systems engineers
CCNP Enterprise certification
The CCNP Enterprise certification can help you prove your skills in the ever-changing landscape of the enterprise network technologies. The certification covers core technologies and an enterprise focus area of your choice.
CCIE Data Center certification
With the advancement of technology generating more data than ever, data center teams should take advantage of automation to scale and secure their infrastructure. The CCIE Data Center certification proves your skills with complex data center solutions.