CTHCA Systems Administrator (TM49340)

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Position: Systems Administrator

Salary: $35.13 - $42.79

Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Reservation Wide

Under general direction, is responsible for analyzing, installing, administering, maintaining and troubleshooting software applications, computers and server systems. Participates in capacity planning, support the creation and the maintenance of system and server disaster recovery plans and monitor all system and server performance activities. Screens the systems and servers for attempted intrusions as well as designs and implements appropriate system and server security measures and procedures. Responsible for assisting with maintenance of the clinic infrastructure to support major application and server systems. Provides support for network, database, application and various IT issues that come through the customer service center. Exercises no direct supervision over assigned staff. This position requires advanced knowledge of and the ability to support and administer major Health IT applications, databases, local and wide-area networks and infrastructure, redundancy, and security.  This position also requires the ability to integrate various equipment and provide sufficient architecture expertise for current and anticipated bandwidth needs, establish controls and permissions ensuring the security and integrity of data and stability of connectivity.

• High School Diploma, GED with 48 months IT experience in related field or,
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, with 12 months experience and,
• Experience in Telecommunication, Networks, Computer Science, or IT related fields, managing servers, systems, working with various applications and developing work plans. Advanced knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide core network services including: firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, email security, VPN, and NAC.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:
• Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Conviction.
• MCSE
• Network+ Certification
• Security+ Certification
• A+ Certification
• Or related degree or valid certification from accredited college or technical school
• Must have and maintain Valid Driver License.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

 TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

 If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

 INFORMATION: Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 422.4398. [email protected]