Howard University · 2 months ago
Systems Operations Engineer II
Howard University Hospital
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $118K/yr
7+ years expHoward University is a prestigious institution that emphasizes well-being and professional growth. The Systems Operations Engineer II is responsible for managing the hospital’s enterprise systems infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency in support of clinical, administrative, and research activities.
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Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and optimize physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and operating environments (Windows, Linux, and cloud-based systems) for hospital operations
Ensure system uptime, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution for clinical and administrative systems
Develop and maintain automation scripts for system provisioning, configuration, and patch management
Design and implement resilient and scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions tailored to healthcare needs
Manage identity, access, and authentication systems (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO, MFA) with a focus on HIPAA compliance
Support hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, etc.) and assist with cloud migrations for hospital applications
Collaborate with Information Security to maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal healthcare data protection requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH)
Implement and monitor security controls, patch management, and incident response protocols for hospital systems
Monitor system performance metrics and logs, analyzing trends to prevent outages affecting patient care
Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for critical hospital systems
Work closely with clinical application, database, and network teams to ensure integrated system performance
Develop and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures specific to hospital IT
Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and student technologists
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovations to improve hospital IT service delivery
Contribute to strategic planning for infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption in the hospital setting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or related roles
Expertise in Windows and Linux server environments
Strong proficiency with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), storage (SAN/NAS), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
Familiarity with identity management, monitoring tools, and IT service management (ITSM) processes in healthcare
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in healthcare or hospital environments preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Healthcare IT certifications (e.g., CHIT, HCISPP) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
Recent News
2025-12-17
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