JOB SUMMARY:
the Systems Architect is a member of the Systems Planning and Engineering team reporting to the office of the CTO.
The Systems Architect is responsible for three key areas: 1. Establishment of Systems Architectural Standards relating to efficiency, security, and risk management as well as the documentation of systems within this architecture. These standards are to ensure that current and new systems meet or exceed requirements, reduce duplicity in tools and solutions offered, and to ensure RCHHC is getting the most value out of currently deployed systems 2. Lifecycle management of all systems and infrastructure under the Systems Architect's domain, and 3. Training of junior engineers on systems and architectures as well as be an escalation point for troubleshooting problems within the
Systems Architects domain. Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of RCH-SD needs.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor's Degree 
 5 Years of Experience
In lieu of bachelor's degree, four years of qualified experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Master's Degree
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or similar certification
Certification in Systems Administration (Linux, Windows, Citrix, VMware etc.)

The expected hiring range for this position is $52.95 to $72.81 

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable.  We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.  The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.  Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.