Manager Software Engineering

jeffersonhealth

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering of enterprise applications and IT infrastructure. You will analyze requirements, design resilient architectures, and oversee deployment, testing, and maintenance to ensure alignment with business processes.

The role emphasizes automation, cloud and on‑prem environments, and strong security/compliance practices, with a focus on reliability, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 7 years related work experience.
  • Expertise in enterprise systems architecture and design for large environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with virtualization, cloud platforms, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Define systems engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Design and approve system architecture and integration standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for adoption.
  • Lead and mentor systems engineering team members.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security).
  • Manage resource allocation and team performance.
  • Oversee deployment and configuration of enterprise systems.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
  • Implement security policies and monitor compliance.
  • Ensure system reliability and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Monitor system performance and optimize for efficiency.
  • Prepare reports and metrics for leadership.

Skills

Systems architecture
Windows Server
Linux
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
AWS
Azure
Terraform
Ansible
PowerShell
Python
Bash
DNS
TCP/IP
VLANs
VPNs
Zero-trust security
Regulatory compliance
Nagios
SolarWinds
Prometheus
Grafana
CI/CD
Disaster recovery

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science/Information Technology or related field
Master's Degree Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

Job Details

Responsible for managing or performing work associated with programming and configuration of internal end user applications that are integrated with business processes/data and IT infrastructure. Analyzes detailed business/functional/technical requirements and specifications for the application (and related application system components) as input to application design and coding. Supports application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.

Job Description

Responsible for managing or performing work associated with programming and configuration of internal end user applications that are integrated with business processes/data and IT infrastructure. Analyzes detailed business/functional/technical requirements and specifications for the application (and related application system components) as input to application design and coding. Supports application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.

Summary

Responsible for managing or performing work associated with programming and configuration of internal end user applications that are integrated with business processes/data and IT infrastructure. Analyzes detailed business/functional/technical requirements and specifications for the application (and related application system components) as input to application design and coding. Supports application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.

Job Duties
  • Define systems engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Design and approve system architecture and integration standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for adoption.
  • Lead and mentor systems engineering team members.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security).
  • Manage resource allocation and team performance.
  • Oversee deployment and configuration of enterprise systems.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
  • Implement security policies and monitor compliance.
  • Ensure system reliability and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Monitor system performance and optimize for efficiency.
  • Prepare reports and metrics for leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 7 years related work experience
  • Expertise in systems architecture and design for enterprise environments, with strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Proficiency in virtualization and cloud platforms such as VMware, Hyper‑V, AWS, and Azure, along with infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, and Bash, as well as networking fundamentals including DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs.
  • Strong understanding of security and compliance practices, including identity management, zero‑trust principles, and regulatory frameworks, plus familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, SolarWinds, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD integration for system deployments and disaster recovery/high availability solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or
  • Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing

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