Systems Sr Administrator (IT)

Posting Date
01/12/2026

5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027-7569, United States of America

Senior Systems Administrator

At DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work.

We are looking for a highly motivated, positive and innovative individual who has a strong aptitude in technology and business operations. The teammate would be responsible for problem solving/troubleshootingtechnology related areas, and for highly effective collaboration and communication with a variety of functional areas within DCR and the broader DaVita organization. In addition, the Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for day-to-day maintenance, support and upgrades for critical and complex operating systems, applications and servers utilized by DCR. Additionally, this role is responsible for defining the operational processes to develop, manage and support DCR IT Infrastructure, participating in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives, as well as supporting the department Director with business operations.
Based on business needs, a flexible weekly work schedule is available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configuring, managing and monitoring internal DCR systems and associated hardware including diagnosing and troubleshooting system and application technical issues, analyzing current system performance and scalability to recommend improvements and changes, development and management of databases for various cross-functional efforts and the management and support of all system security and access.
• Serves as a team lead in support of the department Director for the overall business operations of the DCR IT Department (budget, metrics, strategic initiatives, project management, special projects, operational processes, etc.).
• Develop and manage IT policies, procedures, technical documentation and Governance Portfolio for all DCR IT systems. Includes reading, writing, reviewing, and editing documentation including job aids, work instructions, SOPs, and validation documentation that involve IT related systems and applications. This would also include developing IT related training and training new system users.
• Partner with functional stakeholders to identify system/team/business requirements for new system procurement including conducting research, developing support plan for cross-functional business areas, obtaining quotes, preparing proposals, recommending technology purchases and overseeing/participating in the implementation of that technology.
• Foster and maintain an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships amongst teammates, leadership and external partners (Corporate DKC IT, Vendors).
• Remain knowledgeable with current and future technologies and provide strategic guidance with the respect to the integration of technologies into the DCR Enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems with 6+ years' experience in a technical discipline (including database management & systems security techniques) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in maintaining and supporting essential systems.
• Knowledge best practices as they apply to network, server, storage, and security infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Proven experience in IT Operations and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, organization and project management skills
• Strong understanding of business processes governance and compliance
• Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and related software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-buildingskills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the company
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information, including to audiences with varying degrees of familiarity
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to stretch "up" and "down" in responsibilities
• Up to 10% travel depending on business needs.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

About Information Technology

The Information Technology Department designs, develops and maintains software programs required to keep DaVita on the leading edge of medical technology. DaVita's Information Technology Department has both clinic facing and non-clinic facing subgroups that provide our clinician teammates the tools to provide quality patient care. DaVita IT utilizes designers, developers, system architects, project managers, application architects, nurses, trainers and many more professionals to incorporate the technology needs of our clinicians, business and physician customers.

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

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What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year.

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $64,350.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $64,350.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $60,405.80/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $16.50/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $16.50/hour, Remainder of New York state: $15.50/hour

Washington Exempt: $77,968.80/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $17.66/hour, Burien: $21.16/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.29/hour, Renton: $20.90/hour, Seattle: $20.76/hour, Tukwila: $21.10/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $16.66/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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