Senior Systems Engineer

Compensation: Competitive salary DOE + full benefits

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Director of Information Systems / IT Leadership

The Senior Systems Engineer is a highly technical, senior-level role responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of Mission Community Hospital’s core IT infrastructure
. This includes server systems, virtualization platforms, network architecture, storage, security appliances, and high-availability environments that support clinical, administrative, and ancillary systems.

This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, operational ownership, and the ability to work independently in a 24/7 healthcare setting.

• 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

• 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
• VMware vSphere and vSAN
• Cisco switching and routing (enterprise-level)
• 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

• 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

Mission Community Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital serving the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a stable, secure, and reliable technology environment that supports patient safety, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance.