Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract position that can be worked 100% remotely. The opportunity will be for three months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: We are seeking an Expert Intersystems Platform Administrator to ensure the stability, performance, and continuous availability of our Tier 1 Intersystems platforms, including Ensemble, HealthShare (HIE), and IRIS. These platforms support mission-critical clinical and business operations, including enterprise integrations and the ongoing Epic conversion. This senior-level role is responsible for high availability, data integrity, performance optimization, and operational support across a large, complex infrastructure of 130+ servers. The position plays a key role in platform modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, operating system migrations, and enterprise system integrations. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Participate in senior-level 24/7 on-call support rotation for Ensemble and HIE environments Manage, monitor, and support Intersystems infrastructure across 130+ servers Perform advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, system health checks, and capacity planning Resolve hardware, software, OS, and application issues across Cache, HealthShare, and IRIS platforms Oversee full lifecycle management across development, integration, QA, staging, and production environments Design, develop, and maintain ObjectScript-based automation, including ad hoc installer scripts and operational utilities Develop and maintain ZAUTHENTICATE routines to support secure authentication workflows Design, implement, and maintain role creation and security administration scripts, including Active Directory-integrated security roles Proactively monitor system alerts, reports, and platform performance metrics Manage and maintain multi-terabyte Cache and IRIS databases Install, configure, upgrade, and support Intersystems software components Lead and support migrations from AIX-based Ensemble to Linux-based IRIS environments Develop and maintain technical, operational, and procedural documentation Initiate and manage vendor support cases with Intersystems WRC Support activations, rollouts, go-live events, and environment testing Provide platform support for cloud-hosted solutions in GCP and Azure Participate in Scrum ceremonies and project meetings, providing status updates and risk escalation Promote team knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning Maintain clear, customer-focused communication aligned with business and clinical objectives Qualifications: 3+ years of Intersystems Cache, HealthShare, and IRIS system administration experience 3+ years supporting mission-critical application environments with HA/DR architectures Strong proficiency in ObjectScript, including operational automation and installer scripting Hands-on experience developing ZAUTHENTICATE routines Expertise in Cache/IRIS security administration, including role creation and access control scripting Strong experience with change management and version control practices Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-focused support skills Solid understanding of risk avoidance, fault tolerance, and mitigation strategies Preferred: Experience supporting healthcare integration platforms and HIE environments Experience with large-scale server environments and enterprise migrations Familiarity with Epic integration environments Experience supporting cloud or hybrid infrastructure models If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk