Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

Lensa; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator for a remote night shift role. The position involves managing and maintaining IT infrastructure for Veterans Affairs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring optimal performance and security. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in application support or development.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor system performance and diagnose issues.
• Oversee security compliance and administer network servers.
• Perform system upgrades and maintain documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of TCP/IP

Knowledge of DNS

Knowledge of DHCP

Knowledge of VPNs

Knowledge of firewall configurations

Education

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

Tools

Agile methodologies

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 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.
• Oversee security compliance, including access controls, backups, and firewall management.
• 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 standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and policies for operational clarity.

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

Security 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. We seek great people to help us achieve our mission and build a dynamic workforce. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posted Pay Range: The posted range reflects the expected starting salary but may vary based on individual factors. Total compensation may include additional elements discussed during hiring. Employees are in an at-will position, and GovCIO can modify compensation at any time.

Posted Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

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Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-5995

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full-Time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting