How to hire a computer systems analyst

How to hire a computer systems analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step computer systems analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a computer systems analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new computer systems analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The computer systems analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a computer systems analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a computer systems analyst that fits the bill.

   This list presents computer systems analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Computer Systems Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Computer Systems Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$28-53
   Systems Developer	A Systems Developer is responsible for designing and creating software applications and server programs to support business requirements and client specifications. System Developers run multiple diagnostic tests to the systems to ensure performance and stability and revise scripts for optimization as needed... Show more	$35-62
   Technical Analyst	A technical analyst is responsible for analyzing technical information and aligning it to the business strategies and procedures in meeting project goals. Technical analysts monitor technical system errors and provide immediate resolutions to ensure an efficient and smooth flow of operations... Show more	$28-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Computer System
   • Database
   • C++
   • C #
   • DOD
   • Linux
   • Computer Programs
   • Troubleshoot
   • Technical Support
   • Java
   • Unix
   • OS
   • SQL Server
   • Visualization

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inventory of forensic hardware and software utilities of forensic laboratory as well as maintaining forensic workstations and laboratory LAN.
   • Design and manage wireless infrastructure using WPA2 encryption and a centralize authentication using SSL and a user base lightweight directory database.
   • Work in a team environment coordinating projects and tasks between Unix desktop support technicians and Unix image lab personnel.
   • Used skills in .Net, Java, Php, MySQL, javascript and Ajax.
   • Maintain and administrate email servers on Linux platforms.
   • Create custom PHP application and underlying RPG ILE programs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the computer systems analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A computer systems analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a computer systems analyst in Montana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level computer systems analyst. Additionally, a computer systems analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average computer systems analyst salary

   $82,655yearly

   $39.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computer systems analyst salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average computer systems analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,288	$49
   2	Washington	$93,216	$45
   3	New York	$89,380	$43
   4	New Jersey	$87,834	$42
   5	Connecticut	$85,228	$41
   6	Massachusetts	$85,187	$41
   7	District of Columbia	$84,916	$41
   8	Pennsylvania	$83,000	$40
   9	Minnesota	$78,723	$38
   10	Virginia	$78,555	$38
   11	Ohio	$77,633	$37
   12	Illinois	$77,242	$37
   13	Arizona	$77,017	$37
   14	North Carolina	$76,174	$37
   15	Georgia	$73,529	$35
   16	Michigan	$73,418	$35
   17	Texas	$72,451	$35
   18	Indiana	$71,715	$34
   19	Missouri	$71,090	$34
   20	Florida	$64,703	$31

   Average computer systems analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mayo Clinic	$141,114	$67.84	24
   2	Meta	$135,961	$65.37	442
   3	Bunge	$134,675	$64.75	3
   4	Google	$134,516	$64.67	103
   5	Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	$134,444	$64.64	3
   6	Apple	$134,037	$64.44	193
   7	NVIDIA	$133,737	$64.30	105
   8	Safeway	$132,607	$63.75
   9	Airbnb	$132,355	$63.63	2
   10	Netflix	$130,591	$62.78	5
   11	Intuitive Surgical	$130,578	$62.78	9
   12	Phillips 66	$130,348	$62.67
   13	Legalmatch.com	$130,196	$62.59
   14	Western Digital	$128,838	$61.94	13
   15	Twitter	$128,562	$61.81	1
   16	Yelp	$128,558	$61.81
   17	PayPal	$128,271	$61.67	1
   18	Varian Medical Systems	$128,268	$61.67
   19	Bridgewater Associates	$128,232	$61.65	1
   20	Intuit	$127,812	$61.45	9

4. Writing a computer systems analyst job description

   A computer systems analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a computer systems analyst job description:

   Computer systems analyst job description example

   • Perform Tier 1 centralized support by receiving, logging, and responding to USNA information technology user requests for desktop computing support and problem resolution
   • Installation and configuration of hardware and software. These requests may be received in any number of ways,

     including phone calls, emails, faxes, and walk-ins.

   • Typical services include but are not limited to:

     a) Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to client inquiries.

     b) Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic client usage trends and patterns.

     c) Assisting in the receipt, delivery, and reallocation of information technology equipment.

     d) Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining customer hardware and software.

     e) Assisting in the removal and disposal of excess information technology equipment.

     f) Fixing printer and peripheral problems.

     g) Tracking requests and providing performance summaries.

     h) Servicing standard desktop and web-based applications.

     I) Delivering corrective actions for all trouble requests through telephone consultation and/or hands-on troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning systems and programs including but not limited to virusremoval, software reloads, and network connections.

   Qualifications

   Required Experience:

   Three-to-five years of professional experience and familiarity with computing practices, software, and equipment; OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or another technical field

   Active CompTIA certification in A+

   Obtain and maintain an Operating System certification.

   Ability to hold a privileged account within DoD.

   Required Education: High School/GED.

   Required Clearance: Public Trust clearance preferred

   CoSolutions is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find computer systems analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any computer systems analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level computer systems analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your computer systems analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality computer systems analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit computer systems analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview computer systems analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new computer systems analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the computer systems analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new computer systems analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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