Systems Administrator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off

403b with Roth Option

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) seeks an on-campus IT Infrastructure Specialist to implement and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems while safeguarding the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

You'll oversee Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and network services, perform backups and disaster recovery testing, and manage Entra ID, Intune, M365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint to ensure reliable operations across the campus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 1–3 years of related IT experience.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and network basics.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, file/print/database, and application servers.
• Backups, disaster recovery testing, and software rollout deployment.
• Perform cybersecurity monitoring and incident response.
• Admin tasks in Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Maintain client workstations; provide Tier 2 Help Desk support.
• Manage WAN, LAN, and wireless networks; configure devices and security.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the department.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Recruitment Period

05/07/2026 - Until Filled

Employment Status

Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information

Annual Minimum Salary - $52,800

Annual Maximum Salary - $79,200

Hiring Rate: $25.38 - $31.73 per hour

Position Location

On Campus Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU)

University Overview

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities add another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000, located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

General Summary

Implements and maintains the organization's physical, virtual, and cloud-based information systems and networking infrastructure. Oversees cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery. Researches and manages new information system implementations.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 them 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.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

• $25.38-$31.73 hourly ($52,800-$66,000 annual)
• 1st Quartile: $52,800-$59,400 annual
• 2nd Quartile: $59,400-$66,000 annual
• 3rd Quartile: $66,000-$72,600 annual
• 4th Quartile: $72,600-$79,200 annual

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree (Required)
• Experience: 1-3 years (Required)

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

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; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.

Benefit Package

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

Employment Conditions

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution.