IT Infrastructure Engineer/Field Administrator
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Ignite Medical Resorts is seeking a IT Infrastructure Engineer/Field Administrator to support a rapidly growing, geographically distributed healthcare organization with 32+ locations across multiple states. This role blends advanced remote infrastructure support (Tier 2.5) with select onsite Field Administration, providing a critical scaling layer between the centralized service desk and traditional field support. The position is designed to reduce unnecessary travel, accelerate issue resolution, enable smart-hands execution, and maintain Ignite's strong in-house IT control model as the organization continues to expand., Tier 2.5 - Remote Infrastructure Oversight & Troubleshooting (60%)
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure issues prior to field dispatch, including network, ISP, firewall, switching, WAN, VOIP Systems, cameras, and access control systems.
- Perform advanced remote diagnostics and root-cause analysis to determine the most effective resolution path: remote resolution, smart-hands dispatch, or onsite field support.
- Coordinate with ISPs, carriers, and vendors after technical validation to ensure efficient resolution and SLA adherence.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to Field Administrators and smart-hands resources.
- Support M&A and new-facility readiness by validating infrastructure standards and identifying risks ahead of go-live.
- Maintain & schedule Infrastructure updates, patches and fixes.
- Reduce escalations to the CTO by independently resolving gray-area and Tier 2.5 infrastructure issues.
- Be part of the Ignite IT on-call rotation
Field Administration - Select Onsite Support (40%)
- Perform planned onsite work for critical outages, high-complexity issues or installations, new construction, expansions, and acquisitions.
- Serve as the lead onsite engineer when smart-hands resources are insufficient or situations require Ignite-specific systems knowledge.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, end-user devices, phone systems, CCTV, and access control systems. Hardware & wiring.
- Ensure accurate post-visit documentation, diagrams, and facility standards updates.
Project, Vendor & Operational Support
- Contribute to and lead local and enterprise-wide IT projects with minimal oversight.
- Act as a technical liaison between facilities and corporate IT, ensuring local needs are accurately represented.
- Assist with vendor management, solution evaluations, and technology improvements.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for high-severity incidents and ensure proper communication and follow-up.
Process, Documentation & Mentorship
- Define, improve, and document IT processes, procedures, and facility standards.
- Support knowledge transfer and mentoring for Help Desk staff and junior technical team members.
- Promote consistent troubleshooting and escalation practices across the organization.
If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic - WE WANT YOU!
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, ideally in a multi-site or distributed environment.
- Strong hands-on expertise with networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), ISP troubleshooting, end-user hardware, cameras, and access control systems.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and make informed judgment calls.
- Experience coordinating vendors and managing technical projects.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Healthcare or regulated-environment experience strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel across multiple states as needed.
- Ability to lift and install IT hardware.
- Flexible schedule to assist with after-hours incidents or emergencies when required.
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
- CompTIA A+ or Network+
- Relevant networking, security, or physical security system certifications.
Benefits & conditions
Pet insurance, AD&D insurance, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance