Tribal Government Systems Administrator

Submit your application and resume via email to Katie Gutierrez, HR Specialist
at kgutierrez@pojoaque.org or in-person to the Tribal HR Department,
located at BTR next door to the Career Opportunities.

Pueblo of Pojoaque
IT Department
Systems Administrator
About the Role
As a mid-level Systems Administrator, your primary mission is to serve as the frontline defender
of our network environment, ensuring the absolute security, integrity, and availability of our
critical systems and assets. In this role, you will balance rigorous security enforcement with day
to-day infrastructure optimization—developing innovative solutions, updating operational
processes, and maintaining a network that is fully compliant with NIST, CJIS, and HIPAA
frameworks.
You must possess exceptional, rapid troubleshooting skills to diagnose technical issues and
immediately neutralize potential network breaches using our enterprise security stack. Beyond
daily technical operations, you will lead key initiatives, mentor IT field staff, and actively
contribute to our overall IT and security strategy. From day one, you will be accountable for
protecting and scaling the hybrid cloud and virtualized infrastructure that drives our Tribal
operations forward.
Objectives of This Role
? Strict Compliance Enforcement: Maintain continuous alignment and audit readiness for
NIST, CJIS, and HIPAA regulations across all tribal systems, identity management
platforms, and data environments.
? Identity & Access Management: Demonstrate strong skills in managing and securing
identity environments across Active Directory (AD), Azure AD / Entra ID, and Microsoft
365.
? Proactive Threat Mitigation: Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts using our
SentinelOne EDR platform to ensure rapid incident response.
? Business Continuity & Resilience: Administer Datto platforms to guarantee robust
storage management, bulletproof data backups, and rapid, accurate file restoration.
? Infrastructure Management: Oversee, optimize, and secure essential IT infrastructure,
including Windows/Linux operating systems, virtual servers, end-user hardware, and
software.
? Mission-Critical Operations: Manage high-stakes IT systems and tasks that directly
support secure, accurate, and uninterrupted Tribal operations.
? Collaborative Communication: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to
clearly communicate project status, security risks, and milestones.
Technical Environment
? Microsoft Ecosystem: Deep administrative experience with Microsoft 365, Active
Directory, and Azure cloud services.
? Security & EDR: Direct hands-on experience utilizing SentinelOne for endpoint
detection and response.
? Backup & Storage: Proven capability managing enterprise storage, backup schedules,
and disaster recovery replication using Datto.
? Network Infrastructure: Experience configuring and managing Fortigate firewalls,
alongside Enterprise-level Ubiquiti Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches and access points.
Pueblo of Pojoaque
IT Department
Systems Administrator
? Server Architecture: Strong proficiency in managing HP hardware within a highly
virtualized server environment (VMware/Hyper-V) running both Windows and Linux
servers.
Role Requirements & Qualifications
? Education & Experience (Must meet one of the following criteria):
o Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a closely related field) PLUS a
minimum of two (2) years of hands-on systems administration experience.
o OR A high school diploma/equivalent PLUS a minimum of five (5) years of direct,
hands-on systems administration experience.
? Core Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, secure networks, troubleshoot
virtual environments, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Preferred Certifications
? Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent modern Microsoft Role-Based
Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate / Enterprise Administrator Expert).
? Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA / CCNP).