IT Server Systems Engineer | Hybrid - Hagerstown, MD
About The Position
The IT Server Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, security, and maintenance of Meritus Health’s enterprise server infrastructure. This includes Storage Area Networks (SANs), Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, cloud environments, SQL databases, ForcePoint, M365, and other core application services that support a 24/7 healthcare environment. This role serves as a key technical contributor, partnering with cross‑functional IT teams to support multi‑tiered incident response, change management, and problem resolution. The Server Systems Engineer must be a self‑starter, capable of leading complex projects and ensuring system reliability, security, and performance across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5–7 years of hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Windows Server or Linux in a healthcare or enterprise environment
- In‑depth experience with domain controllers, Active Directory objects, OU structures, GPO administration, PowerShell, DNS, and remote access
- Minimum 5 years of recent hands‑on experience with VMware
- Experience administering SQL, implementing SQL clustering, and managing database backups/restoration
- Experience performing Office 365 migrations, including Exchange Online and SharePoint/Teams Online
- Strong relationship‑building, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT functional teams
- In‑depth technical knowledge of systems hardware, software, and enterprise infrastructure
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certified Administrator Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Cybersecurity Expert preferred
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers and appliances; perform server hardening, patching, backup monitoring, performance monitoring, and security monitoring using tools such as BigFix, Veeam, SolarWinds, CrowdStrike, and VMware
- Proactively monitor faults, performance, and capacity issues; prepare remediation documentation to minimize downtime
- Assist in managing AD, DNS, certificates, DFS, file services, IIS, ADFS, SQL, Exchange, and Windows application server roles
- Support migration, administration, and maintenance of AWS, Azure, and M365 environments
- Implement and oversee large‑scale backup systems using deduplication, replication, and snapshot technologies; maintain onsite/offsite backups, review logs, document recovery plans, and deploy new backup solutions
- Configure and administer SAN environments, including storage migrations, provisioning, and code updates
- Support MFA, VDI, VPN, and SecureLink; maintain documentation for design, configuration, implementation, change management, and knowledgebase entries
- Manage multiple priorities, maintain strong organizational practices, and contribute to complex enterprise IT projects
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift Differential Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
