Job Description
IT System Administrator
FT, Days, On-Site Required
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do
As a System Administrator at Grand River Health, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our technology reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals. You’ll oversee software, servers, and network connections to maintain high availability and compliance with industry standards, while also supporting projects from planning through implementation. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with proactive problem-solving, documentation, and end-user support.
- Monitor and maintain servers, software, databases, and network connections to ensure system reliability and security.
- Participate in planning, deployment, provisioning, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of business applications.
- Support business application development and implementation throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Analyze system performance (servers, applications, network, input/output devices) and recommend improvements or upgrades.
- Perform and schedule software and hardware updates, patches, reconfigurations, and purchases.
- Ensure enterprise data integrity and security, including HIPAA-compliant data transfers and protection measures.
- Research and evaluate emerging products, services, and standards to strengthen IT systems and processes.
- Repair and recover from hardware or software failures, coordinating communication with impacted users.
- Develop and maintain system documentation for business applications and IT processes.
- Manage user accounts within Active Directory, including creation, modification, and deletion.
- Administer group policies and NTFS permissions to align with best practices.
- Perform regular security monitoring to detect and report potential threats or intrusions.
- Field and resolve incoming IT service requests and manage assigned tickets.
- Assist with inventory control by tagging and tracking GRH equipment.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior IT team members.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support as required.
- Take on additional projects and duties as assigned to support department and organizational needs.
Who We’re Looking For
- Local candidate or willing to relocate due to requirements of Hospital environment for on-call shifts. This is not a remote position.
- Work experience in managing and maintaining a network environment preferred.
- Microsoft Certified Professional or A+ certification preferred.
- Hardware troubleshooting experience required.
- Application support experience with all Microsoft products required.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment required.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $32.11 - $47.00/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
- Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,