Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining IT infrastructure, ensuring system security, and providing advanced technical expertise to internal teams. If you have a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for optimizing IT operations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, networking equipment, and virtualization technologies.
• Configure, monitor, and secure Fortinet firewalls while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support to internal staff and radiologists, resolving hardware, software, and application issues.
• Administer Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring seamless operation and high performance.
• Implement and oversee virtualization solutions such as VMware, including deployment, management, and monitoring.
• Monitor and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations such as HIPAA.
• Work with SQL databases, ensuring proper configuration, performance, and security.
• Assist in the management of network protocols, VPNs, LAN/WAN systems, and Azure Active Directory.
• Collaborate on projects involving advanced networking setups, including Ciena switches and ring network topologies.
• Stay updated on healthcare IT standards and contribute to the integration of HL7 interfaces where applicable.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an IT Systems Engineer.
• Expertise in Fortinet firewalls, networking protocols, and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments, including system administration and security.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and database management.
• Proven ability to provide Tier 2/3 technical support for hardware, software, and applications.
• Experience with implementing and monitoring cybersecurity policies and data privacy measures.
• Understanding of healthcare IT standards, including HL7 and HIPAA compliance.
• Certifications in healthcare IT or advanced networking technologies are a plus.