Senior IT Systems Engineer – AI Infrastructure and Solutions Architecture

The Senior IT Systems Engineer – AI Tools Operations and Enablement / Change Management role is responsible for stable, scalable day-to-day operations of enterprise AI services while driving broad adoption across Mayo Clinic. This position combines platform operations, support model maturity, and change leadership to ensure AI tools are reliable, understandable, and useful in real-world workflows.

At a high level, this role leads issue triage and runbook-based operations, supports FinOps and usage optimization, and serves as a product-owner-style partner for enablement in adjacent platforms and business teams. The ideal candidate brings strong ITSM and operational analytics experience, excellent cross-functional communication, and preferred strength in change management, service governance, and enterprise AI rollout execution. 

Under general supervision and guidance, the Senior IT Systems Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and support of moderately complex systems software and hardware computer systems at multiple Mayo Clinic sites. Actively monitor and respond to technical hardware and software problems utilizing hardware and software testing tools and techniques as well as assist in managing overall system capacity. May Interface with vendor support service groups or other external support teams to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Expected to contribute to the selection, implementation, and maintenance of custom system software, and/or the installation and maintenance of purchased systems software, plus the configuration and support of hardware systems across Mayo Clinic. May also be asked to evaluate new products/technologies to determine impact on existing system configurations; assist with cost/benefit analysis, and feasibility studies; and assist in preparation and presentation of proposals that consider alternatives and business case gains needed for comprehensive institutional consideration. Required to produce and maintain documentation such as systems requirements, designs, resource inventories and plans as requested by the work unit leadership. Works effectively across departmental organizations gaining consensus of stakeholders. Work will be reviewed for quality, timeliness, and adequacy at predetermined milestones. Develops and maintains effective relationships with the I.T. technical staff and management across all Mayo sites in the support of multiple projects simultaneously. May be asked to perform consulting tasks or act as an information resource and/or mentor both internally and externally to the work unit. Consistently demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and accountability for managing work with little or no direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize issues appropriately. Must have demonstrated the ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel at multiple sites. Candidates must demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills using English. Occasional weekends and evening coverage will be required. Participation in 24 x 7 on-call rotation also required. Must be able to see and hear within normally acceptable standards.

This is a hybrid position and incumbent must live within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus.

Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.