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Systems Engineer & Administrator

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS (OHA) · Honolulu, HI, US

Spotted 8h agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$75,252 – $95,280 a year
Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 22, 2026
Job description

About this role

SALARY

$75,252 to $95,280 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Systems Engineer & Administrator is responsible for assisting with the management,

maintenance and development of the organization’s local and statewide information

technology network and systems environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Information Systems Management

a. Assists in the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of

information services standards, policies and procedures. This includes, but

is not limited to the following:

  • Gathering IT-related end-user requests, suspected policy and
  • security violations or other issues identified by end-users
  • Logging requests and/or issues, assigning the severity level of the issue
  • Developing an approach to resolve the issue
  • Testing the solution, if applicable resolving or assisting in resolving tasks and/or security issues
  • Escalating the task if it cannot be resolved in a timely manner
  • Monitoring and tracking requests
  • Closing requests after the solution is resolved or implemented and it
  • is determined that requestor is satisfied
  • Following up to ensure solutions were properly implemented
  • Retaining and filing requests in an organized manner
  • Assisting the Director, Office of Technology Services with gathering, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining the business continuity plan
  • Promoting constant information protection awareness to all information system users. Awareness is promoted through regular contact with all computer users and enforcement of policies, procedures, and the responsible use of their computers.

b. Monitors server conditions to ensure that servers are operating at optimum

levels, and to ensure the integrity of OHA information systems.

c. Plans, evaluates and implements changes and improvements to the

information network to ensure reliable and consistent service.

d. Works with vendor representatives/engineers to determine causes of

system failures, resolve performance issues, and arranges for preventative

maintenance and other required services.

e. Assists the Director, Office of Technology Services with backups,

recoveries. Performs regularly scheduled restorations of backup data to test

the capability of the restoration process. Restoration testing will be

performed with live production backup data on the test systems in the test

environment.

f. Assists the Director, Office of Technology Services in evaluating applicable

products and projects. Researches and evaluates new technologies,

methods, products and performance tools.

g. Collaborates with user departments and teams to develop and implement

automated operations, security and communication; network design and

management; custom application analysis, design and development; and

network integration and connectivity to other LAN, cloud, and enterprise

systems. Maintains the list of applications and information owners.

3. Administrative and Operations

a. Assists in maintaining computer and related equipment, software,

development tools and third-party-purchased IT equipment inventory.

b. Works with the Accounting Assistant(s) to add, transfer or dispose of

hardware, software and other IT-related assets. This includes the

preparation of appropriate forms and re-confirmation of results by internally

or externally generated inventory reports.

c. Maintains logs that indicate IT equipment that is borrowed and returned.

Tracks unreturned items to ensure they are returned in a timely manner.

d. Procures and reviews all computer-related purchases.

e. Serves as a Purchase Requisition representative for the IT Program.

f. Wipes data contained on portable media that is no longer required, prior to

removal from site.

g. Assists the Director, Office of Technology Services in developing and

reviewing proposals relating to information technology.

h. Assists the Director, Office of Technology Services with reports and other

appropriate documents, which include but are not limited to:

  • Risk management reports
  • Incident reports
  • Change management forms
  • Represents the agency at information technology meetings, as assigned.

4. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities,

decisions, and directives of the Director, Office of Technology Services, the COO and/or

the CEO.

5. This position is based on Oʻahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person

attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in

accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Office of Technology Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four- (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s

degree in computer science or related field.

2. One and one-half years of work experience which demonstrated the ability to

analyze and design network systems; perform and understand network administration

and project management; write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents;

read and interpret complex written materials; and solve complex problems logically and

systematically.

3. One year of specialized experience in computer systems analysis which involved

the analysis and design of systems of electronic processing of data; stored computer

programming experience which included participation in systems analysis; or project

management experience which involved systems design and project implementation of

PC LAN system, which included responsibility for LAN systems installation, operation,

maintenance, problem resolution and troubleshooting support in a PC environment, and

analyzing situations and other pertinent information required to solve problems and/or to

determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have

demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing, apply problem-solving

methods and techniques, identify alternatives, use judgment in determining appropriate

alternatives, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for

action. Such experience must also have involved an attention to detail, strict adherence

to procedures, prudent judgment in the face of unforeseen problems, and the timely

execution of tasks when deadlines are present.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

  • Systems design, development and implementation
  • Project management and network administration principles and practices
  • Multiple COTS applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 applications, endpoint
  • management, identity and access management, secure web filtering,project management, backup and recovery programs, Windows operatingsystems, etc.)
  • Multiple communication techniques
  • General administrative principles and practices

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability relating to information systems improvements to ensure reliable and consistent service to users applications and practices relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives, and with the general public supplies and equipmentproblem and potential solutionsadministrative aspects of the programvarious departments

  • Communicate at all levels
  • Manage subordinates
  • Plan, organize and carry out a broad range of technical support services relating to information systems
  • Work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment
  • Analyze an information network and recommend changes and improvements to ensure reliable and consistent service to users
  • Monitor and assess new trends and information technology tools and applications
  • Develop an effective working knowledge of information systems methods and practices
  • Present facts clearly both orally and in writing
  • Deal tactfully and effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives, and with the general public
  • Plan, organize, procure, maintain and control an inventory of computer supplies and equipment
  • Work effectively with others
  • Review and prepare reports requiring judgment as to the nature of the
  • Speak simply and directly in conveying information on various technical and administrative aspects of the program
  • Function effectively in a team environment
  • Customer service skills are essential due to daily contact with end-users in various departments

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, visit our company jobs website at www.oha.org/jobs. Download, complete and submit the fillable OHA application form along with a resume and cover letter via email to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200

Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817

Attention: Human Resources

Or submit via email: [email protected]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: $75,252.00 - $95,280.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Honolulu, HI 96817 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Honolulu, HI 96817: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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