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Computer Systems Engineers & Architect Careers

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

About this Career Path

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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Salary Breakdown

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

$84,030

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$38,490

ENTRY LEVEL

$78,050

MID LEVEL

$128,880

EXPERT LEVEL

$40.40

AVERAGE HOURLY

$18.50

ENTRY LEVEL

$37.52

MID LEVEL

$61.96

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

412

Current Available Jobs

8,320

Projected job openings through 2030

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Top Expected Tasks

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

K

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Design

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

S

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Systems Evaluation

S

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

A

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

A

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Written Expression

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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