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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer II - **Company:** Partners HealthCare - **Location:** Somerville, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,275.0 - $109,554.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IBM AIX, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Structures, Document Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Virtual Environment, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Nutanix, Service Stack, Vmware - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59556626-systems-engineer-ii ## About the Role Experience supporting enterprise-level infrastructure, applications, and platform technologies. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across multiple technical domains. -Experience with automation, scripting, and operational process improvement. Knowledge of networking, operating systems, databases, cloud technologies, and security principles. -Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. -Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Bachelor's Degree Computer Science required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required * Can this role consider and review experience in lieu of a degree? Yes * Experience as a systems engineer or related position 3-5 years required Experience Prior related experience as a systems engineer/administrator supporting IBM AIX and RHEL operating systems or related position 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * 5+ years IT experience supporting IBM AIX (v6.x) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux; 7.x, 8.x, 9.x. * Server administration experience in a large networked environment. * Knowledge of scripting language. * Knowledge of application development. * Experience with IT security practices. * Experience with patching AIX and/or RHEL systems. * Experience with VMware or other virtual environments (Hyper-V or Nutanix). * Experience with Rubrik for backups. * Experience with managing systems in Azure helpful. * Experience with identity and access management concepts and technology. * Willingness and eagerness to learn new technology concepts and platforms with as-needed guidance from peers and management. * Proficient in administering enterprise systems and platforms. * Solid understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, and load balancers. * Solid understanding of data structure and database systems. Intermediate scripting and automation skills to streamline operational tasks. * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments. * Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex system and application issues. * Experience with system monitoring tools and interpreting performance data. * Understanding of system security concepts and the implementation of security-leading practices. * Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise technology platforms across infrastructure, applications, networking, databases, and security. In this role, you'll work on complex technical environments, ensuring critical systems remain secure, scalable, and highly available while helping drive modernization and operational excellence. What You'll Do Manage the day-to-day operation of enterprise platforms, including servers, applications, storage, databases, and networked services. Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance, availability, reliability, and capacity. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments and technology stacks. -Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes. Partner with technical teams to architect and implement new platforms, services, and infrastructure solutions. -Lead or support system upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management initiatives. -Strengthen platform security through system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to security best practices. -Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, application, database, and security teams to support enterprise projects and strategic initiatives. -Document system configurations, processes, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and maintainability. ## Related Videos - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)