Systems Administrator II

ClearSky Health•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Remote

About The Position

ClearSky Health is a premier rehabilitative care hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through clinical excellence, compassion, and innovation. We support our teams with a collaborative environment that values reliability, integrity, and continuous improvement. Are you a driven and detail‑oriented Systems Administrator looking to make a meaningful impact? ClearSky Health is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our enterprise and Azure‑based systems. In this vital role, you will help maintain a secure, compliant technology environment that supports high‑quality patient care and operational excellence. This position offers the option to work remotely but requires residence within the Albuquerque Metro Area.

Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
Minimum two years of hands-on systems administration experience, including Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Azure infrastructure/virtual machines.
Experience administering Windows Server in cloud and/or hybrid environments.
Practical experience with security monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation
Microsoft Azure and/or security-related certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, SSCP) required or ability to obtain approved certifications within 3 months of hire.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and insurability.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure (virtual machines, networking, storage, and security controls).
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response.
Experience reviewing logs, alerts, and reports to identify security risk and operational issues.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems, server administration, and patch management.
Familiarity with healthcare security and compliance requirements (HIPAA/HITECH).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to document procedures and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, security, and quality standards in a clinical environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with all levels of the organization.
Daily Physical Requirements of the Position Include:
Prolonged periods of sitting or working at a computer workstation (often 6–8 hours per day).
Occasional standing, walking, or moving between work areas (such as to server rooms or equipment locations).
Ability to lift, move, or carry IT equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, small servers, or networking gear (typically up to 25–35 pounds).
Manual dexterity required for handling cables, components, keyboards, and small parts.
Reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching on occasion to access equipment under desks, in racks, or in storage areas.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear overhead pages.

Nice To Haves

Scripting or automation experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Providing administration and support of Azure virtual machines, including provisioning, patching, performance tuning, backups, and lifecycle management.
Monitoring system health, availability, capacity, and security events across Azure and enterprise systems.
Investigating, documenting, and responding to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities using approved security tools and logs.
Assisting with configuration and maintenance of security controls such as firewalls, network security groups, endpoint protection, and access controls.
Performing security monitoring and reporting, including log review, alert analysis, and trend/compliance reporting for leadership.
Supporting the administration of identity and access management, including RBAC, least‑privilege enforcement, and periodic access reviews.
Providing administration and maintenance of Microsoft 365 services across the organization.
Assisting with the implementation and administration of MFA, SSO, and Conditional Access policies.
Applying operating system updates, security patches, and configuration changes to Windows systems in accordance with change‑management processes.
Collaborating with IT, security, and compliance teams to improve overall system reliability, resilience, and security posture.
Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, security controls, procedures, and incident response activities.
Responding to escalated system and security tickets and ensures timely resolution.
Participating in an after‑hours on‑call rotation for critical outages, security incidents, and scheduled maintenance.
Supporting organizational compliance with HIPAA, internal policies, and applicable regulatory standards.