Job vacancy Senior Core Infrastructure Specialist

A prominent Healthcare facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the hospital's core infrastructure to align with organizational goals and future technology trends.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to establish and implement long-term infrastructure roadmaps.

• Perform regular maintenance tasks, updates, and patches to ensure the stability and security of the infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and proactively optimize resources to meet the hospital's evolving needs.

• Provide technical support for infrastructure-related issues, collaborating with IT helpdesk and support teams to resolve problems promptly.
• Investigate and troubleshoot hardware and software issues to minimize downtime and ensure a reliable healthcare IT environment.

• Evaluate and recommend system upgrades and enhancements to keep technology systems aligned with evolving healthcare needs.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to implement upgrades and ensure minimal disruption to hospital operations.

• Work on integrating different technology systems to ensure seamless communication and data exchange.
• Collaborate with vendors and other IT professionals to address interoperability challenges and optimize system integration.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for complex infrastructure issues, guiding the team in troubleshooting and resolving advanced technical challenges.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually improve the hospital's infrastructure.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring the hospital receives optimal support and solutions for infrastructure-related products and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance the hospital's IT capabilities.

• Take a lead role in developing and implementing security policies and practices for the core infrastructure, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, addressing any vulnerabilities promptly.

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, managing resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of infrastructure components with other hospital systems.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of infrastructure performance, capacity, and scalability.
• Implement strategies for optimizing resource utilization and ensuring the infrastructure meets the hospital's evolving needs.

• Collaborate with IT architects and developers to design and implement database structures that support healthcare applications and systems.
• Ensure proper data modeling and indexing for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Database Security and Compliance
• Database Maintenance and Optimization
• Data Backup and Recovery
• Database Upgrades and Patch Management

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing core IT infrastructure in a healthcare environment.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring a team of IT professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced server, network, database and storage technologies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

A Senior Core Infrastructure Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the hospital's technology infrastructure, ensuring it meets current and future healthcare needs while maintaining a high level of security and compliance.