Associate Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Blue Springs, MO

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - HPC plans, designs, implements and supports the integration and requirements of one or more HPC/Server/Application systems. They also act as architects for non-technical people, gathering requirements, and turning them into working systems and services. The Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - HPC is able to initiate projects and provide direction to leadership on technical matters and identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked to or required by the situation. Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - HPC creates and implements Infrastructure systems and services, and provides top-tier support for the Children's Mercy Research Institute.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

-Participates in the design, selection, and implementation and support of core infrastructure systems technologies for the Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI).

-Creates and maintains accurate documentation- Manages the overall health and performance of the High Performance Computing Environment located in the CMRI Data Center and other associated technologies- Provide friendly, concise, and informed technical support for CMRI staff, network users, hospital staff, patients, and the public- Maintains technical competency

Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years experience This is a senior technical position requiring the ability to make decisions based upon the analysis of complex systems which can only be developed through post-secondary education or extensive experience in the field or - HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience 8+ years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree - Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Preferred

- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Experience:

This role is responsible for architecting, integrating, and maintaining the systems and services connected to the network for the Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) Data center and associated High Performance Computing Systems and so must understand the common protocols in use, such as TCP/IP, LDAP, Apache, Java, etc. and how to configure devices using said protocols.

They must possess the knowledge and skills to perform advanced management and troubleshooting for Linux Servers in a hybrid environment. Requires knowledge of current Linux operating environments, effective verbal, and written communications skills to consult with management, business partners and vendors; and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively in small, interactive teams of technical and non-technical associates, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities to successful completion.

They should be familiar with a subset of specialized systems technologies, such as Linux Red Hat/CentOS, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman/Singularity, Open-source software provisioning, configuration management, and application-deployment.This role also needs to be able to write scripts and/or program in a language suitable to their specialty.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $48.12/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.