Systems Engineer I - 529828
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$62,300–$81,000from the description
Jun 30, 2026
Tuscaloosa, AL
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A systems engineering and administration role embedded within a university Athletics department, responsible for maintaining and operating a range of technical infrastructure — from digital signage, audio systems, and networking equipment to radio frequency coordination and house audio during live events. The position suits an IT generalist with solid networking knowledge who is comfortable working across both day-to-day system upkeep and hands-on event operations support.
Mid level · Tuscaloosa, AL · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $81,064 (middle half $65,367–$101,106). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The title is 'Systems Engineer I' but the day-to-day work — maintaining networks, digital signage, audio systems, RF coordination, and cabling in an Athletics venue — is primarily systems/network administration rather than software development, making 15-1244 the best fit; 15-1299 is noted as a runner-up given the unusual AV/broadcast blend.
The posting advertises no explicit level word in the title ('I' is a numeric level indicating entry/junior on the university's pay scale), but the Skills and Knowledge section describes a broad, comprehensive technical knowledge base more consistent with a Mid-level practitioner. The pay range ($62,300–$81,000) and 'moderate supervision' framing also support Mid.
Degree requirement is None: the JD explicitly accepts an associate's degree + 2 years IT experience, or a high school diploma/GED + 4 years IT experience, as equivalents to a bachelor's degree.
The compensation figures ($62,300 minimum, $81,000 midpoint) are quoted as a salary range; the posting labels these as 'Minimum' and 'Midpoint' of the pay grade, not a full min–max range — the true maximum is not stated.
Radio frequency management, audiovisual integration, and broadcast engineering appear only under Preferred Qualifications (6 years of live event/IT experience including those areas), so they are listed as preferred.
Skills such as copper/fiber cabling termination types (RJ45, LC, SC, etc.) and transceiver knowledge are listed under the required Skills and Knowledge section and are treated as hard gates, though they are physical/hands-on competencies rather than named software tools.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): radio frequency management, broadcast engineering.
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