Entry Level Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like Amazon, Apple, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
First Horizon Bank is seeking an innovative, energetic, and driven Technical Solutions Analyst to deliver an outstanding end‑to‑end client experience. You will collaborate across Enterprise Architecture, platform teams, and line‑of‑business leaders to deliver scalable, high‑quality, high‑performing technology solutions. This role blends hands‑on technical analysis with solution ownership—leading projects, driving integrations, improving reliability and performance, and automating manual processes to help modernize the bank.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do
- Document and deliver integrations: partner with Enterprise Architecture and other IT teams to design, implement, and maintain new integrations that are secure, and scalable
- Consult on products and projects: translate business objectives into clear technical requirements (BRDs/FRDs/TDDs), data flows, and solution designs; de‑risk delivery with prototypes and POCs
- Analyze and model data: perform data mapping, validation, and profiling; advise on data architecture and lineage; deliver reporting and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) that inform decisions
- Elevate performance and reliability: facilitate the implementation of monitoring, alerting, and performance measurement (KPIs); drive continuous improvement in response time, availability, and throughput
- Automate and optimize: streamline manual processes using scripts or low-code tools; refactor workflows and integrations for resiliency and cost‑effectiveness
- Champion client experience (CX): bring a problem‑solving, root‑cause mindset to every initiative; advocate for simplicity, accessibility, and measurable outcomes
- Enable partners: build trusted relationships with line‑of‑business partners and platform associates; develop training materials, run user sessions, and contribute to knowledge articles/runbooks
MEASUREMENT OF IMPACT
How your impact will be measured
- On‑time, high‑quality delivery of analysis, artifacts, solutions and enhancements to existing solutions.
- Performance improvements (e.g., response time, reliability, KPIs, etc.) on production applications or solutions you support.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of delivered capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications
- Client‑focused with the ability to understand and respond to business needs
- Strong sense of ownership and bias for outcomes; able to independently drive solutions across multiple teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication; can translate between business and technical audiences
- Strong sense of curiosity and problem‑solving skills; comfortable with log analysis and tracing
- Strong analytical and statistical skills; passionate about metrics and top‑performing applications; attention to detail
- Experience with technical analysis, systems integration, or a similar role (banking/financial services experience a plus)
- Bachelors Degree
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Documentation and design: BRD/FRD/TDD, data flow and architecture diagrams, sequence/flowcharts
- Data analysis: data mapping, validation, profiling, and reconciliation
- Reporting/visualization: dashboard creation with Power BI and/or Tableau
- Databases: practical experience with relational databases (SQL querying, performance basics) and unstructured databases
- APIs/integration: understanding of REST, auth patterns, and ability to read API specs and validate payloads
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills
- Scripting for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and data wrangling
- Observability tooling (e.g., App Insights, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana) and log/trace analysis
- Collaboration and delivery: Jira, Confluence; familiarity with Agile ceremonies and backlog hygiene
- API gateways/platforms and event/messaging patterns
- Cloud platform familiarity (Azure or AWS) and modern integration patterns
- Source/change control: understanding of version control and release management; familiarity with Git/Bitbucket
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Location: Memphis, TN or Metairie, LA
- Work arrangement: Full Time, Onsite
WHY JOIN US
- Make a visible impact modernizing enterprise platforms that serve our clients and associates
- Partner with experienced technologists and line‑of‑business leaders in a collaborative, outcomes‑driven culture
- Grow your skills across integration, data, automation, and performance engineering
- Exposure to and hands-on experience with the latest emerging technologies (e.g. generative AI, agentic AI, modern cloud services, etc.)
INTRODUCTION
First Horizon Bank is seeking an innovative, energetic, and driven Technical Solutions Analyst to deliver an outstanding end‑to‑end client experience. You will collaborate across Enterprise Architecture, platform teams, and line‑of‑business leaders to deliver scalable, high‑quality, high‑performing technology solutions. This role blends hands‑on technical analysis with solution ownership—leading projects, driving integrations, improving reliability and performance, and automating manual processes to help modernize the bank.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do
- Document and deliver integrations: partner with Enterprise Architecture and other IT teams to design, implement, and maintain new integrations that are secure, and scalable
- Consult on products and projects: translate business objectives into clear technical requirements (BRDs/FRDs/TDDs), data flows, and solution designs; de‑risk delivery with prototypes and POCs
- Analyze and model data: perform data mapping, validation, and profiling; advise on data architecture and lineage; deliver reporting and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) that inform decisions
- Elevate performance and reliability: facilitate the implementation of monitoring, alerting, and performance measurement (KPIs); drive continuous improvement in response time, availability, and throughput
- Automate and optimize: streamline manual processes using scripts or low-code tools; refactor workflows and integrations for resiliency and cost‑effectiveness
- Champion client experience (CX): bring a problem‑solving, root‑cause mindset to every initiative; advocate for simplicity, accessibility, and measurable outcomes
- Enable partners: build trusted relationships with line‑of‑business partners and platform associates; develop training materials, run user sessions, and contribute to knowledge articles/runbooks
MEASUREMENT OF IMPACT
How your impact will be measured
- On‑time, high‑quality delivery of analysis, artifacts, solutions and enhancements to existing solutions.
- Performance improvements (e.g., response time, reliability, KPIs, etc.) on production applications or solutions you support.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of delivered capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications
- Client‑focused with the ability to understand and respond to business needs
- Strong sense of ownership and bias for outcomes; able to independently drive solutions across multiple teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication; can translate between business and technical audiences
- Strong sense of curiosity and problem‑solving skills; comfortable with log analysis and tracing
- Strong analytical and statistical skills; passionate about metrics and top‑performing applications; attention to detail
- Experience with technical analysis, systems integration, or a similar role (banking/financial services experience a plus)
- Bachelors Degree
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Documentation and design: BRD/FRD/TDD, data flow and architecture diagrams, sequence/flowcharts
- Data analysis: data mapping, validation, profiling, and reconciliation
- Reporting/visualization: dashboard creation with Power BI and/or Tableau
- Databases: practical experience with relational databases (SQL querying, performance basics) and unstructured databases
- APIs/integration: understanding of REST, auth patterns, and ability to read API specs and validate payloads
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills
- Scripting for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and data wrangling
- Observability tooling (e.g., App Insights, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana) and log/trace analysis
- Collaboration and delivery: Jira, Confluence; familiarity with Agile ceremonies and backlog hygiene
- API gateways/platforms and event/messaging patterns
- Cloud platform familiarity (Azure or AWS) and modern integration patterns
- Source/change control: understanding of version control and release management; familiarity with Git/Bitbucket
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Location: Memphis, TN or Metairie, LA
- Work arrangement: Full Time, Onsite
WHY JOIN US
- Make a visible impact modernizing enterprise platforms that serve our clients and associates
- Partner with experienced technologists and line‑of‑business leaders in a collaborative, outcomes‑driven culture
- Grow your skills across integration, data, automation, and performance engineering
- Exposure to and hands-on experience with the latest emerging technologies (e.g. generative AI, agentic AI, modern cloud services, etc.)
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon11
- Apple7
- Lockheed Martin7
- Northrop Grumman7
- KLA6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software57
- Electronics & Hardware28
- Manufacturing22
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Science & Research8
Entry Level Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level systems engineer job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, senior capstone projects, or home lab work that demonstrates systems thinking. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with networking fundamentals, operating systems, and scripting in at least one language. A well-documented GitHub portfolio or a homelab writeup can set a new grad apart when formal experience is limited. Applying to roles that explicitly list zero to two years as acceptable is the most direct path.
Which companies hire entry level systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level systems engineers right now include Amazon, Apple, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both large enterprises with structured rotational programs and mid-size technology, defense, and managed services firms regularly post entry level systems engineer openings.
Are there remote entry level systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles make up the majority at this level. About 19% of entry level systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which gives candidates outside major tech hubs real options. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see only the openings that match your location preference.
Are these new grad systems engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior systems engineer roles. A posting qualifies as new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for phrases like "entry level," "new grad," or "junior" in the job description to confirm a role is open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level systems engineers?
Entry Level systems engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large infrastructure footprints and rely on a steady pipeline of early-career engineers to support operations, refresh systems, and grow internal talent.