Systems Administrator (Remote, Evenings)

Lensa; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator for a fully remote position. The role involves managing and maintaining IT infrastructure for Veterans Affairs, focusing on troubleshooting and ensuring optimal performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in application support. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and implement solutions.
• Oversee access controls, backups, and firewall management.
• Administer network servers and technology tools.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

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.

Please note: The contract has been awarded; however, this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon funding release.

Responsibilities

1. Proactively monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to enhance reliability and security.
2. Ensure security compliance by overseeing access controls, backups, and firewall management.
3. Lead the administration of network servers and technology tools, driving continuous improvement and scalability.
4. Establish and configure user accounts and workstations to support organizational productivity.
5. Execute system upgrades, deploying new releases and tools to maintain cutting-edge technology standards.
6. 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 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 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 a suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions to improve government operations and service delivery. We seek talented individuals to join our mission and help us build a transformative workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range: USD $130,000 - USD $155,000 per year. The actual salary may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors. Benefits and other compensation elements will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-5995

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting