Systems Engineer III - Kern Admin na Clinica Sierra Vista

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

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We're looking for someone to join our team as a Systems Engineer III who:

The Systems Engineer III is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization’s IT systems to ensure they are efficient, secure, and aligned with business needs. They manage system performance, proactively identify potential issues, and troubleshoot critical system failures to minimize downtime. In addition to optimizing system performance, the Systems Engineer III implements advanced security measures to protect systems and data from internal and external threats, ensuring the organization’s infrastructure remains robust and resilient. They play a leadership role in driving system upgrades, migrations, and the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. 

Essential Functions: 

Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development and execution of strategic system plans that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to design system architectures that accommodate both current and future business needs.
• Analyze system performance data to make informed decisions regarding capacity planning and future upgrades.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose their integration into the current system architecture to enhance performance, security, and scalability.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Lead the installation and configuration of complex system infrastructures, ensuring the integration of new technologies.
• Manage the procurement and integration of system hardware, software, and cloud solutions.
• Oversee testing and validation efforts for new system configurations and deployments.
• Develop and manage scripts and automation tasks to streamline system operations, such as monitoring and configuration changes.
• Design and implement network and storage configurations for optimal system performance.

Operational Management

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of network systems, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Lead the implementation and enforcement of network security measures, including IDS/IPS, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, security policies, and change logs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, providing expert-level solutions for performance and security problems.
• Oversee disaster recovery planning for network infrastructure and ensure robust business continuity strategies.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior staff and other team members.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in system administration and engineering.
• Extensive experience with complex system architectures, including physical and virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Expertise in system performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability systems.
• Strong experience in system integration, including third-party software and hardware.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Linux+, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Proven experience leading system migrations, upgrades, and integration projects.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!