Systems Administrator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is seeking a Systems Administrator to implement and maintain the organization's physical, virtual, and cloud-based information systems and networking infrastructure. This role oversees cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery, and researches and manages new information system implementations. PNWU is a 501(c)(3) non-profit medical institution founded in 2005, offering degrees in various health sciences and enrolling over 550 students annually. The university is located in Yakima, WA, a region known for its agricultural and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
1-3 years of experience
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
Skill in independent decision making
Skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of network and/or computer hardware, software, and peripherals
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in current and applicable computer programming languages relative to the assignment
Skill in problem solving
Knowledge of computer and network operating systems
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Ability to maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed resume
Contact information for three professional references

Responsibilities

Manages and maintains Hyper-V environment, Active Directory domains, DNS, DHCP, file, print, database, and application servers.
Monitors and performs system backups and recovery including regular testing of disaster recovery procedures.
Reviews, validates, and deploys software updates during application rollout to production environments.
Performs cybersecurity operations and monitoring of security events and resolves as necessary.
Responds to all security incidents in an appropriate and timely manner.
Performs administrative tasks in Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint.
Maintains and monitors client workstations and performs operating system updates and software updates.
Manages Windows provisioning tools and provides Tier 2 support for Help Desk employees.
Manages all WAN, LAN, and wireless connectivity; monitors network performance and tunes systems as necessary.
Configures and provisions network devices, firewalls, switches, access points, etc.
Maintains network security controls and remote services of the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.