Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

Lensa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is looking for a Systems Administrator to support the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This remote, evening role involves troubleshooting and maintaining systems, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with various teams to optimize server environments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in application support or development.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and implement solutions to enhance reliability.
• Oversee access controls, backups, and firewall management.
• Configure user accounts and workstations for productivity.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Project management tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to support the management and maintenance of the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This is a night shift role that 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field with 1-2 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.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• 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 passionate about transforming government IT. We make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve government operations and citizen services. Join us to be a part of this mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.