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Systems Engineer

Crusader Community Health
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Systems Engineer

Crusader Community Health | Full-Time | Exempt

Crusader Community Health is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Systems Engineer to support and enhance the technology infrastructure that powers our mission-driven healthcare organization. This role is ideal for an IT professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about building secure, reliable systems that enable exceptional care.


About the Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, analyzing, installing, and supporting central computer systems and network infrastructure across our clinics. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure system reliability and security, and provide expert technical guidance to colleagues across the organization.

You'll play a key role in maintaining the stability and performance of our servers, networks, and software, helping ensure that our teams have the tools they need to deliver outstanding patient care.


Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Design, configure, test, and maintain servers, operating systems, and system management tools

  • Implement systems automation to optimize performance and efficiency

  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across network and server environments

  • Manage network hardware, storage systems (SAN), and related security measures

  • Monitor infrastructure and respond to alerts from SIEM and network management tools

  • Support employees by resolving escalated issues in partnership with Help Desk and Clinical Applications teams

  • Coordinate with vendors on software/hardware needs, upgrades, and troubleshooting

  • Ensure data integrity through regular backups and disaster recovery best practices

  • Develop, update, and maintain technical and training documentation

  • Mentor and train junior IT team members

  • Participate in on-call rotation (M–F 4:30–9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–12 p.m.)

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of IT and Cybersecurity Operations


What You Bring

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Microsoft Windows Hybrid Administrator Associate certification (or prior Microsoft Server certification) required

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience in network administration, server operating systems, or network systems security

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022

  • Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, ADFS, Azure AD

  • Virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V, or 3rd-party hypervisors)

  • SAN environments (HP, Dell/EMC, Nutanix, etc.)

  • VoIP phone systems

  • Network administration, installation, and security

  • Disaster recovery and business continuity

  • MS Office Suite

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills and customer service mindset

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

  • Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving strengths

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines

  • Professionalism, confidentiality, and adaptability in a fast-changing environment

  • Willingness to travel between sites as needed


Why Join Crusader Community Health?

At Crusader, you’ll be part of a mission-focused healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality care to the community. We foster a supportive, collaborative work environment where team members grow professionally and make a meaningful impact every day.


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