Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

Lensa; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator for a fully remote night shift role. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with various teams. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system upgrades, and maintaining documentation. Join a passionate team focused on transforming government IT and delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in application support or development.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor system performance and diagnose issues.
• Ensure security compliance by managing access controls and backups.
• Administer network servers and technology tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Firewall configurations

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 involving troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues, ensuring optimal performance and security, and executing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, government leadership, and engineering teams to design, maintain, and optimize server environments in line with customer requirements. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to enhance reliability and security.
• Ensure security compliance by managing access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Administer network servers and technology tools, driving improvements and scalability.
• Configure user accounts and workstations to support organizational productivity.
• Perform system upgrades, deploying new releases and tools to maintain cutting-edge technology standards.
• Maintain detailed internal documentation of system configurations and policies for clarity 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).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain suitability/Public Trust.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions to improve government operations and citizen services. Join us to be a transformer in government IT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.