Systems Administrator II

Mass General Brigham; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks an experienced systems administrator to maintain, support, and optimize multiple systems and applications. You will perform proactive rounds, monitor alarms, and address operational issues to ensure reliable, secure operations.

This role partners with departmental leaders to improve workflows and support enterprise priorities. You will triage emergent issues, manage access and system updates, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5-7 years of systems/applications administration experience.
• Proficient with operating systems, networking, and database management.
• Experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular rounding and check-ins with departments to proactively identify system concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor system performance, alarms, temperature and control conditions, and other operational indicators to identify and address potential issues.
• Triage and provide break-fix support for emergent system issues, prioritizing needs and coordinating resolution to minimize disruption to operations.
• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot systems, applications, computer equipment, and peripheral devices.
• Maintain system efficiency and stability while supporting security and data integrity.
• Respond to system outages and service interruptions and provide escalation support as appropriate.
• Support and mentor systems administrators and other team members within the department.
• Perform application administration activities, including creating, modifying, and removing user access and supporting secure access to applications and databases.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule software, hardware, system, and operating system updates with department leadership.
• Develop and maintain processes, technical documentation, backup procedures, test plans, and operational reports.
• Prioritize and respond to service requests, providing timely communication and follow-up to departments and stakeholders.
• Participate in Mass General Brigham projects and initiatives supporting quality, patient experience, integration goals, and operational improvements.

Skills

System administration

Networking

Database management

Operating systems

Scripting languages

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field

Job description

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Job Summary

Responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting multiple systems and applications across Nantucket Cottage Hospital to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operations. This role takes a proactive, hands‑on approach to system support through regular rounding and check‑ins with departments, monitoring system alarms, and identifying and addressing temperature, control, or other operational issues. Provides triage and break‑fix support for emergent issues, helping assess problems, prioritize needs, coordinate appropriate resources, and restore normal operations as quickly as possible. The position also partners closely with departmental leaders and operational teams to identify system needs, improve workflows, and provide ongoing technical support. In addition to day‑to‑day system operations, the role supports broader Mass General Brigham initiatives and projects related to quality, patient experience, system integration, and organizational goals. The individual works collaboratively across teams to ensure technology and systems effectively support departmental and enterprise priorities.

Essential Functions

• Conduct regular rounding and check‑ins with departments to proactively identify system concerns, operational needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor system performance, alarms, temperature and control conditions, and other operational indicators to identify and address potential issues.
• Triage and provide break‑fix support for emergent system issues, prioritizing needs and coordinating resolution to minimize disruption to operations.
• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot systems, applications, computer equipment, and associated peripheral devices.
• Maintain system efficiency and stability while supporting the security and integrity of systems and data.
• Respond to system outages, service interruptions, and other technical or operational issues and provide escalation support when appropriate.
• Support and mentor systems administrators and other team members within the department or functional area.
• Perform application administration activities, including creating, modifying, and removing user access and supporting secure access to applications, databases, messaging systems, and other technology.
• Partner with department leadership to plan, coordinate, and schedule software, hardware, system, and operating system updates.
• Develop and maintain processes, technical documentation, backup procedures, test plans, and operational reports.
• Prioritize and respond to service requests, providing timely communication and follow‑up to departments and stakeholders.
• Participate in Mass General Brigham projects and initiatives supporting quality, patient experience, integration goals, operational improvements, and other organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with departmental, technical, and operational teams to identify system needs, troubleshoot issues, and support effective workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, and the overall end‑user experience.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree

Experience 5-7 years experience in systems/applications administration required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient technical skills, including knowledge of operating systems, networking, and database management.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills are also important for success in this role.
• Experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with backup and recovery technologies and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in a variety of operating systems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Onsite Work Schedule Onsite M-F // 8:30-5pm // Nantucket Cottage Hospital
• On Call Coverage needed for evenings and weekends approximately every 3 weeks - stipend included
• Remote Type Onsite Work Location 57 Prospect Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual Grade 7

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