System Engineer

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

General Purpose :

As a System Engineer your primary responsibility will be to plan, design, implement, and maintain comprehensive enterprise-wide infrastructure policies, strategies, and systems. You will work with minimal guidance, handling varied and often challenging tasks related to server and infrastructure applications across multiple operating systems. Your role will involve installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the technical infrastructure and associated software, while troubleshooting advanced infrastructure performance issues and providing capacity planning solutions. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to System Administrators, ensuring technical problems are resolved effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide infrastructure policies, strategies, and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Demonstrate expertise in complex system administration tasks, resolving technical challenges efficiently and effectively
• Oversee the organization and operation of the Data Center, ensuring optimal temperature, well-organized materials, and seamless availability
• Manage the design, development, and installation of new hardware and software components, ensuring compatibility and efficiency
• Maintain and optimize the technical infrastructure, including operating systems, server backup systems, routine maintenance programs, email systems, and storage area networks
• Take the lead in disaster recovery design and testing, proactively detecting faults and minimizing disruptions
• Provide guidance and technical support to Help Desk personnel, Microcomputer Specialists, and System Administrators to address and resolve complex technical issues
• Act as a technical resource and escalation point for Driscoll Health System's technical infrastructure, staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices
• Ensure the security of the technical infrastructure, implementing robust measures to safeguard password access, file access, intruder prevention, and protection against viruses and spam
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, departments, organizations, and agencies as necessary to optimize system performance and ensure seamless operations
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs for infrastructure asset management, including maintaining an inventory of components, technical documentation, and specifications
• Stay current with technological advancements by reading technical journals, attending seminars, workshops, and evaluating new vendor-provided software through rigorous testing in a controlled environment
• Foster relationships with software, hardware, and communication equipment vendors, attending product demonstrations and coordinating the acquisition and installation of system upgrades
• Perform additional related tasks as required to contribute to the overall success of the organization

Education and / or Experience :

A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Required qualifications and experience :

Preferred qualifications and experience :