The Systems Engineer III’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved through leading the research, design, build, configuration, testing, deploying, analyzing, administering, and maintaining/supporting environments and hardware, infrastructure and software platforms, and software technology components to meet current and future business needs for their specific technology portfolio. The Systems Engineer III will apply proven advanced communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. The Systems Engineer III leads the implementation and design of hardware and software platforms and solutions, developing designs to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals across technology disciplines. The Systems Engineer III typically works on the most complex projects and is expected to design highly optimal systems and processes as a result of broader and deeper experience. The Systems Engineer III possesses the advanced ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues independently as well as lead and mentor other team members within the Systems Engineering domain as well as individuals from other disciplines in the delivery of technology. This position provides consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist on assorted technical systems. The Systems Engineer III has the initiative to develop and implement plans to improve systems and processes, demonstrating expertise in a variety of technology concepts, practices, and procedures. The Systems Engineer III leads and directs the delivery of technical work of others within their own team and across other teams, possessing advanced critical thinking skills, initiative as well as a wide degree of creativity and latitude.