Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

Lensa; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in government IT is seeking a Systems Administrator for a fully remote evening shift role. The position involves troubleshooting, monitoring system performance, and ensuring security compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience (preferably in application support or development).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.

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 abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

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 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).
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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

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

Company Overview

GovCIO is passionate about transforming government IT, delivering innovative services that improve agency operations and citizen services. We seek great people to help us build a workforce that fuels this mission. Join us to be a transformer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.