How to hire an integrator

How to hire an integrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step integrator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your integrator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an integrator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An integrator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, integrators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of integrators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Integrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Integrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$32-61
   Network Technician	A network technician is responsible for system malfunction diagnosis and troubleshooting operations. Network technicians duties' include repairing damaged system components, analyzing computer systems and blueprints, installing network connections, and upgrading accessories for efficient operations... Show more	$24-44
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOD
   • SharePoint
   • Troubleshoot
   • SME
   • Windows
   • Java
   • Database
   • Linux
   • Project Management
   • Subject Matter Expertise
   • Visualization
   • Intelligence Products
   • National Security
   • Technical Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead onsite user acceptance, total systems technical planning, and manage system integration and verification.
   • Manage all aspects of the integration and API platforms.
   • Manage day to day activities of Deloitte PeopleSoft FSCM team members.
   • Design and manage departmental Intranet site using IIS 3.0 and FrontPage 97/98.
   • Create a DNS server to manage the translation between IP address and domain name for web server.
   • Facilitate and manage policy approval process and post documentation on intranet.

   More integrator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the integrator job description is a good way to get more applicants. An integrator 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 an integrator in Arkansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level integrator. Additionally, an integrator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average integrator salary

   $93,352yearly

   $44.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level integrator salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average integrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$109,651	$53
   2	Washington	$107,208	$52
   3	District of Columbia	$104,622	$50
   4	Texas	$100,415	$48
   5	Maryland	$98,720	$47
   6	North Carolina	$96,524	$46
   7	Virginia	$96,223	$46
   8	Oregon	$94,461	$45
   9	Georgia	$92,533	$44
   10	California	$92,298	$44
   11	Wisconsin	$89,396	$43
   12	Nebraska	$86,915	$42
   13	Arizona	$86,030	$41
   14	Illinois	$84,077	$40
   15	Minnesota	$84,041	$40
   16	Florida	$83,338	$40
   17	North Dakota	$82,082	$39
   18	Indiana	$80,789	$39
   19	Alabama	$78,067	$38
   20	Colorado	$71,934	$35

   Average integrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$118,446	$56.95	4
   2	Eli Lilly and Company	$109,670	$52.73
   3	Amazon	$109,195	$52.50	8
   4	Microsoft	$108,232	$52.03
   5	ASML Holding	$103,132	$49.58
   6	Intel	$102,930	$49.49	6
   7	Avnet	$101,385	$48.74
   8	Booz Allen Hamilton	$100,978	$48.55	12
   9	Cargill	$100,673	$48.40
   10	Nuance Communications	$99,801	$47.98
   11	General Motors	$98,644	$47.42	9
   12	Siemens Enterprise Communications Inc	$98,201	$47.21
   13	FCA US LLC	$97,665	$46.95	1
   14	Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.	$97,194	$46.73
   15	NOV	$96,849	$46.56
   16	Mastercard	$96,508	$46.40
   17	Capgemini	$96,037	$46.17	4
   18	Parsons	$95,885	$46.10
   19	John Deere	$95,674	$46.00
   20	Thales	$95,529	$45.93

4. Writing an integrator job description

   An integrator 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an integrator job description:

   Integrator job description example

   Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 14 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
   
   Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join us.
   
   Barbaricum is seeking an experienced intelligence operations professional with exposure to Joint conventional operations to provide direct support to INDOPACOM.
   
   ResponsibilitiesSpeak knowledgeably and credibly about Palantir technology, to include briefing senior leadership Leverage knowledge of INDOPACOM organizational structure and operations to develop key relationships and brief at high levels with minimal notice Engaging users one-on-one or in small groups to understand their workflow and then translate that into the Palantir PlatformDocument and share workflows with the Palantir team to facilitate the adaptation of the product to meet the needs of the customer Provide formal and informal training sessions to analysts and operators on Palantir technology Troubleshoot technical issues on-site and communicate with engineering teams and the Network Operations CenterProvide user feedback and on-site signals to engineering teams, the Network Operations Center, and implementation leadership Travel up to 20% within the INDOPACOM AOR
   
   QualificationsActive DoD TS/SCI clearance required Experience supporting maritime, air, or space domains Experience fusing intelligence capabilities in support of operations Prior experience with Palantir platform(s), specifically Gaia or GothamStrong communication skills with the ability to break down, explain, and demonstrate complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner Demonstrated experience briefing Senior LeadershipAbility to work independently and as part of a team
   
   Desired QualificationsAOC / MOC / JOC / JTF HQ experience Air and/or maritime watch floor experience All Source / GEOINT experience with specific support to near-peer problem sets Targeting / Fires experience in a joint conventional environment Collection management experience
   , please visit our website at www.barbaricum.com. We will contact candidates directly to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right integrator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your integrator job on Zippia to find and recruit integrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting integrators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview integrator 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 integrator

   Once you've found the integrator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new integrator. 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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