Systems Architect

The Senior Systems Architect is a senior-level technical role responsible for designing, supporting, and optimizing complex infrastructure environments, including servers, virtualization platforms, storage, networking, and telephony systems. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise systems while leading automation initiatives and driving continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on expertise across multiple technologies, excels in troubleshooting complex issues, recommends strategic enhancements, and partners effectively with cross-functional teams to support business objectives., * Monitor systems daily to ensure the availability, performance, and integrity of hardware, servers, storage, and critical processes; review system logs and verify successful backup completion.

• Conduct continuous security monitoring to detect, analyze, and remediate potential threats or intrusions.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade servers, virtualization platforms, and network components in accordance with established standards and operational requirements.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure applications, monitoring solutions, and asset management tools.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, firmware updates, and capacity optimization for servers and data center technologies.
• Provide support for telephony systems (SIP) and proxy services (NGINX) to ensure reliable voice and network functionality.
• Leverage monitoring platforms such as Nagios and New Relic to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
• Partner with enterprise architecture teams to develop and implement server build standards and automation frameworks.
• Lead automation initiatives using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, and GitHub to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency.
• Participate in incident response efforts, root cause analyses, and post-incident reviews, implementing long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, processes, and change activities within ServiceNow.

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5-7 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus 9-11 years of experience in infrastructure administration.
• Strong understanding of data center management, storage platforms (NetApp, Dell PowerFlex), and integration across multiple systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for outages and complex infrastructure issues.
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, DSC, Ansible) and scripting for infrastructure tasks.
• Familiarity with IT operations platforms such as ServiceNow for incident and change management.
• Proven experience with:

• Operating Systems: Linux (Rocky) and Windows Server
• Virtualization: VMware / Docker containers
• Server / Storage : Cisco UCS / Netapp
• Automation: GitHub, Ansible, and Terraform
• Backup Systems: Veeam
• Networking: Cisco Nexus / IOS
• Firewalls: Palo Alto / Fortinet is required
• Cloud Platforms: Azure
• Monitoring Tools: Nagios, New Relic
• Proxies: NGINX
• Telephony: SIP-based systems

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• VMware or Palo Alto certifications a plus

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office/home office environment.
• Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Team members may be asked to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. This position requires the ability to move equipment or packages up to 10 pounds. Team members may occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to service the lights and/or ceiling fans. Team members may also be asked to install or service equipment, including under desks, resulting in kneeling, stooping, or crouching.

Welcome to AMN Healthcare - Where Talent Meets Purpose Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you. At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers that make a difference. Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard: * Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare - three years running. * Consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America. * Honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award for driving change through innovation. * Proud holder of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006., AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Our Core Values * Respect * Passion * Continuous Improvement * Trust * Customer Focus * Innovation At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued. We cast a wide net to recruit and retain competitive talent and build healthcare workforces supportive of the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion and collaboration to build healthy communities where access to quality care is available to all. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.