Widger Talent · 13 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Widger Talent is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and support Mission Community Hospital’s core IT infrastructure. The role involves managing server systems, virtualization platforms, and network architecture while ensuring compliance with healthcare security standards.
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Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments , including failover clustering and high-availability configurations
Administer and support SQL Server clustering and related database infrastructure in coordination with application and clinical teams
Manage and optimize VMware environments , including vSAN storage
Serve as a senior technical resource for enterprise networking , including:
Cisco switching and routing
VLAN design and segmentation
Network performance and resiliency
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls , including security policies and network segmentation
Support and optimize Ruckus wireless infrastructure , ensuring reliable coverage for clinical and operational use cases
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities
Participate in infrastructure upgrades, system migrations, and disaster recovery planning
Respond to escalated incidents and outages; provide root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Ensure systems align with healthcare security and compliance standards (HIPAA, hospital IT policies)
Maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, and procedures
Collaborate with clinical systems teams, vendors, and leadership to support hospital operations
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment
Strong hands-on experience with: Windows Server and Windows clustering
Strong hands-on experience with: SQL Server clustering
Strong hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere and vSAN
Strong hands-on experience with: Cisco switching and routing (enterprise-level)
Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto firewalls
Strong hands-on experience with: Ruckus wireless solutions
Proven experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments
Advanced troubleshooting skills across servers, storage, networking, and virtualization
Experience working in regulated environments with uptime and security requirements
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple infrastructure responsibilities
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred
Prior experience in an acute-care hospital or clinical IT environment
Familiarity with healthcare applications (EHRs, imaging systems, clinical databases)
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Relevant certifications (VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto) are a plus
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
Widger Talent
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase