Systems Administrator

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 45 hospitals and has more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.6 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems with nearly 50,000 employees and physicians. Fourteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the hospital's IT server infrastructure to ensure continuous and secure operation of critical systems. This position will possess strong technical expertise in server management, network configuration, storage solutions, and security protocols. This role supports clinical and administrative staff by managing hospital systems to facilitate optimal patient care and hospital operations. This role requires independent responsibility, discretion, and decision-making on critical tasks, with minimal oversight. It involves prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and consistently meeting deadlines.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in system administration, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, M365 and Group Policy management.
• Experience with supporting systems (e.g., EMR, PACS, LIS).
• Strong understanding of healthcare IT compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with data storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS) and backup tools.
• Understands hospital business operations and structure, general requirements in an integrated delivery system, and use of IT applications in the practicing healthcare environment.
• Open to travel when required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent are preferred.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and Windows security best practices.