Under supervision of the IT department Technology Manager, this position maintains the information technology environment of the health system, including but limited to support for 17 counties across West Texas and New Mexico. The Senior Systems Engineer’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house and cloud information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by designing, implementing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IS systems investments. Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues. Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems. Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions. Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services. Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems

Career Level - IC3