Systems Administrator (Healthcare IT)

Surepoint Medical Centers; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mansfield, TX, is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support and secure IT infrastructure. The role requires extensive knowledge of Active Directory, AWS services, VPN technologies, and compliance protocols including HIPAA. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare IT environment and possess strong problem-solving and documentation skills, helping to ensure smooth operations in clinical workflows. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting focused on high availability and data security.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, including AD sync and identity management.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services in a production environment.
• Proficiency in VPN technologies, DNS, and DHCP.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience working in a healthcare IT environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Active Directory, including user provisioning.
• Manage directory synchronization between environments and cloud platforms.
• Design, implement, and support AWS infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain VPN solutions for secure access.
• Administer DNS and DHCP services.
• Implement and maintain network security controls.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security.
• Support healthcare IT systems, including EHR/EMR platforms.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and internal security policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support workflows.

Skills

Active Directory

AWS services

VPN technologies

Network security

DNS management

DHCP

Healthcare IT compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and secure our IT infrastructure in a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, cloud services (AWS), VPN technologies, DNS/DHCP, and network security, along with a solid understanding of healthcare IT systems and compliance requirements such as HIPAA.

What you'll do:

• Administer, maintain, and support Active Directory, including user provisioning, Group Policy, AD sync, and identity lifecycle management
• Manage directory synchronization between on-premises environments and cloud platforms
• Design, implement, and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, IAM, VPCs, security groups, and monitoring
• Configure and maintain VPN solutions for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity
• Administer DNS and DHCP services to ensure reliable network name resolution and IP management
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, access controls, intrusion detection/prevention, and endpoint security
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, responding to incidents and outages as needed
• Support and maintain healthcare IT systems, including EHR/EMR platforms and clinical applications
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and internal security policies through audits, documentation, and risk assessments
• Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery testing
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and security teams to support healthcare workflows
• Document system configurations, procedures, and change management activities

Who we're looking for:

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role
• Strong experience with Active Directory, including AD sync and identity management
• Hands-on experience with AWS services in a production environment
• Proficiency in VPN technologies, DNS, and DHCP
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Experience working in a healthcare IT environment
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data security requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Azure AD, hybrid identity, or M365
• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS)
• Healthcare certifications or IT security certifications (e.g., Security+, AWS, HCISPP)
• Healthcare/clinical setting requiring high availability and data security