Senior System Administrator (Remote)

Lensa; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is looking for a Senior System Administrator to enhance the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This fully remote role includes troubleshooting, security compliance, and server management. Ideal candidates have extensive experience and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to transforming government IT.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in application support or development.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions.
• Lead the administration of network servers and technology tools.
• Execute system upgrades and maintain documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Agile methodologies

Project management tools

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Senior System Administrator to support the management and maintenance of the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This role involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues, ensuring optimal performance and security, and executing scheduled maintenance and upgrade activities. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, government leadership, and engineering teams to design, maintain, and optimize server environments in alignment with customer requirements. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement innovative solutions to enhance reliability and security.
• Ensure rigorous security compliance by overseeing access controls, backups, and firewall management.
• Lead the administration of network servers and technology tools, driving continuous improvement and scalability.
• Establish and configure user accounts and workstations to support seamless organizational productivity.
• Execute system upgrades, deploying new releases and tools to maintain cutting-edge technology standards.
• Maintain detailed internal documentation of system configurations and policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Prepare and maintain monthly POA&Ms for each Authority to Operate (ATO) package, reflecting the status of monthly vulnerability scans.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience (preferably in application support or development).
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of consolidating national clinical and administrative datasets.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Evaluate and resubmit controls for Authority to Operate validation on an annual basis.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We need great people to help us do great things— for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Compensation

The posted pay range reflects the expected range at the start of employment but may vary depending on individual factors such as market location, skills, education, and experience. The total compensation may include other elements, discussed during hiring. The position is at-will, and GovCIO reserves the right to modify salary and other compensation at any time.

Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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Details

• Location: US-Remote
• ID: 2025-6000
• Category: Information Technology
• Position Type: Full-Time

Additional Info

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology