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Children's National Medical Center

Sr Systems Engineer

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing lead engineering services for server hardware and software, planning system maintenance and support, and developing system management strategies for a variety of software and hardware platforms, including but not limited to, Windows 2000/2003/2008 server, Active Directory, Citrix, VMware, Unix, and EMC storage devices. Responsible for planning and implementing necessary hardware and software upgrades proactively. Directly responsible for monitoring and maintaining Windows 2000/2003/2008 server clusters. Responsible for ensuring the operation of a variety of specialized client/server environments such as Envision, Blackbaud, Health Master, Ehealth, and Optio. Must be able to maintain and configure DNS services. Provide support and management for EMC storage systems. Responsible for providing precise, detailed documentation regarding the various server environments for the change control process and the technical documentation repository.QualificationsMinimum EducationB.S. Computer Science or equivalent experience. Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining thin client technologies based on Citrix. Prior experience in the healthcare industry preferred. (Required)Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 4-5 years of hands-on systems engineering experience with Windows server 2000/2003/2008, IBM Blade technology, and/or UNIX systems in an ethernet WAN environment. (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent written and verbal communication skills required.1-2 years hands-on experience with EMC and XIV storage systems helpful.Required Licenses and CertificationsOne or more of the following certifications required: MSCE, VMware VCP, AIX, Citrix, EMC (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesSystems ManagementProvide administration for multiple servers; ensure server availability.Perform network operating system and application software installation/upgrades.Configure server hardware and network communications; assist in the development of configuration standards.Monitor system performance and storage usage; document data backup procedures and provide systems performance and management statistics and reports.Management of system trend analysis and configuration.Provide user account management.System Integration/ImplementationDetermine and configure disk partitions.Integrate hardware and operating systems software into existing network technologies.Assist with integration of various network operating system environments (Novell, AIX, OS400, VMS, NetWare, Windows NT).Implement client/server solutions to support various application suites; support the implementation of applications into production.Participate in moves.Observe deadlines.System/Project PlanningRecommend hardware and operating systems design and configuration.Disaster recovery planning.Assist in the creation of test plans and scripts for backup and recovery solutions.Assist in the development of disk storage solutions.Perform hardware and network diagnosis.Capable of devising ways to accomplish a difficult purpose; ability to recognize a problem and construct an effective solution compatible with overall company operations.Technical ProficiencyDemonstrate understanding of standard networking protocols and NDS technology.Maintain professional expertise through continuing education at conferences, seminars, user group meetings & review of current literature.Pursue industry standard technical certifications.Provide technical support and consultation to MIS staff.IT Best PracticesActively participate in the Department's ITIL processes; effectively use the Remedy system for installed aspects of the CNMC ITIL implementation.Participate in the Incident Management process; proactively work to resolve incidents and meet service requests; document relevant data on requests and resolutions in agreed upon timeframe.Escalate incidents according to procedures; convert incidents to change requests as needed.Participate in the Change Control process; complete change tasks and update them with relevant information and status changes.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety

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