Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority · 1 day ago
IT Systems Engineer
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $112K/yr
10+ years expDetroit Wayne Mental Health Authority is a government-regulated healthcare organization seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join their IT Operations team. The role involves designing, supporting, and maintaining secure and resilient enterprise IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other security frameworks.
GovernmentHealth CareRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure including Windows Server 2012–2022 , Active Directory , Azure Entra ID , Office 365 , and virtualization platforms
Administer and maintain SQL servers , network storage (SAN/NAS) , and critical business applications
Develop baselines and technical standards for on-prem and cloud-based systems
Maintain group policy, Entra ID, Intune, and other user access controls , and role-based security in alignment with HIPAA and internal standards
Monitor system health, conduct performance tuning, apply patches, and coordinate lifecycle upgrades
Enforce cybersecurity best practices, including administration of firewalls, VPNs, MFA, anti-virus/EDR , and email security systems
Support security risk assessments , system hardening, and identity management through Windows AD / Entra ID
Perform regular audits of system access , configurations, and patch status to support HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance
Support business continuity through design and testing of backup and disaster recovery plans
Participate in and support Change Management processes , including planning, documentation, communication, and execution of infrastructure changes to minimize risk, ensure continuity of service, and maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Administer LAN/WAN , Cisco switches , firewalls , VoIP systems , DNS , DHCP , BGP , and site-to-site VPNs
Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring high availability and security
Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software components across infrastructure
Lead infrastructure-related projects and collaborate with vendors, departments, and stakeholders on IT initiatives
Provide documentation, system diagrams, and training for IT staff on new technologies or changes
Assist with IT roadmap planning, procurement strategy, and proposal writing under the direction of the Technology Manager
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.)
10+ years hands-on experience in most of the following: Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, O365, Windows Server, Group Policy), Networking protocols and technologies (VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Cisco IOS), Virtualization and IaaS (Azure), Backup and disaster recovery systems, Security systems (firewalls, anti-virus, email security)
Reliable transportation required to travel throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan
Hybrid work model
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required (reasonable accommodations available per applicable law)
Must be able to participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents if needed
Employment is contingent on passing background and security clearance checks in accordance with state/federal healthcare IT regulations
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator / Entra ID
Cisco CCNA / CCNP
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Company
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is a safety net organization that provides a full array of supports and services to children with serious emotional disturbances, adults with mental illness, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals with substance use disorders.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-07-08
2025-07-08
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