IT System Administrator Lvl 2
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville, AL · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Manages organizes and prioritizes project and work load. Maintain, upgrade and manage server operating systems, software, hardware and servers. Install and configure software and hardware. Manage network servers and technology tools. Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements, troubleshoot issues and outages, ensure security through access controls, and backups, upgrade systems with new releases and models, develop expertise to train staff on new technologies, maintain internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies. Mentor junior staff members and train them in work practices and tools.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree preferred in computer science or related field. Extensive experience may be considered.
EXPERIENCE
MCSE required with 3-5 years’ experience in a Microsoft multi-server networking environment. Experience working with multiple domains with mission critical systems.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge and experience as a System Administrator, Server administrator or similar role
Extensive knowledge VMware, Windows, network principles and troubleshooting
Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
Knowledge of and data backup/recovery systems and methodologies
Ability to create automations scripts for any number of system related activities, upgrades, or changes to individual or enterprise wide systems and computers
Knowledge using and maintaining various operating systems and platforms (Windows, Linux, AIX)
Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and experience in advanced network system design and access technologies.
Ability to analyze, coordinate, and manage multiple technologies and concepts effectively
Outstanding organizational, technical and managerial skills to creatively formulate, interpret, and integrate a large number of complex issues and problems
Expertise with local area networking (LAN) and wide area networking (WAN) environments
Strong communication and people skills
Experienced in project management and establishing protocols for system development
Ability to analyze, coordinate, and manage multiple technologies, resources and concepts effectively
About Us
Build your career with us
At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.
Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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Education & Professional Development : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
Life In Huntsville : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al