Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer

Company DescriptionThe Lifeline Hospitals are dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible, high-quality healthcare to the community. The focus is on enhancing lives and preserving health with kindness, integrity, and respect. Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for an Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer located in Chennai and Hyderabad. The IT Infrastructure Engineer will oversee the hospital’s entire IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient systems to support healthcare delivery. This includes managing servers, networks, data centers, cybersecurity, and hardware/software systems in compliance with healthcare regulations. Plan, implement, and manage the hospital’s IT infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless, servers, and storage systems.Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of critical hospital systems (EMR/EHR, PACS, LIS, HIS, etc.). Maintain cybersecurity protocols and compliance with healthcare data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, NABH). Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations. Supervise and support IT technical staff, vendors, and third-party contractors. Perform regular risk assessments and disaster recovery drills. Manage IT asset inventory and lifecycle management. Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to identify and resolve IT-related issues. Develop documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.Strong knowledge of hospital systems and IT compliance standards.Experience with virtualization, cloud platforms, firewalls, and enterprise networks.Certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, ITIL, or CISSP are desirable.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.