Lead Dental Imaging Systems Administrator

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Support Systems Administrator (Expert) to lead design, integration, and optimization of systems for advanced graphics, 3D dental imaging, and enterprise clinical platforms.

You will set up and maintain 3D dental hardware, EHR/PACS systems, and automated workflows using PowerShell and Python, while guiding incident management and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with 3D imaging, CAD/CAM systems, scanners, visualization tools, or medical/dental imaging environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and troubleshoot complex hardware/software integrations.
• Experience applying and evaluating AI tools to enhance system administration, automation, troubleshooting, or user support.
• Experience building and supporting high-performance workstations, including systems optimized for graphics, rendering, or imaging workloads.
• Advanced experience with Windows server and workstation environments.
• High level of technical judgment and the ability to operate independently on complex issues.
• A builder and optimizer mindset - comfortable designing, modifying, and improving systems.
• Willingness to take calculated, thoughtful risks to advance technical capability.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Effective communicator who can translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Resourceful, curious, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain 3D scanners, mills, and associated digital dentistry hardware.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user permissions and resources, including network shares and printers, across clinical and academic systems.
• Set up and maintain physical and virtual server environments, storage systems, and structured data environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Administer electronic dental record (EHR) systems, including axiUm, Ortho II, Viewpoint, and Dentrix, with emphasis on integration, reporting, and performance.
• Administer MiPacs PACS x-ray storage and imaging systems.
• Write advanced scripts using PowerShell and Python for server provisioning, automation, and configuration management.
• Lead incident management, including root-cause analysis and long-term remediation, including development of DR and business continuity plans.
• Document system changes, configurations, and updates to ensure accountability and continuity.
• Coordinate with IT staff and institutional partners on complex troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior IT staff, providing technical direction and knowledge sharing.

Skills

3D imaging

AI tools

PowerShell

Python

Windows server

Group Policy

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or 4+ years of similar work experience

Tools

Bomgar

PACS

EHR systems

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Support Systems Administrator (Expert) to lead design, integration, and optimization of systems for advanced graphics, 3D dental imaging, and enterprise clinical platforms.

You will set up and maintain 3D dental hardware, EHR/PACS systems, and automated workflows using PowerShell and Python, while guiding incident management and disaster recovery planning.