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

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

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