Windows System Administrator (Remote)

Lensa; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a highly skilled Windows System Administrator to manage and maintain the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This fully remote position involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues while ensuring optimal performance and security. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in application support or development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitors system performance and diagnoses issues.
• Ensures security compliance by overseeing access controls and backups.
• Leads the administration of 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

Tools

Agile methodologies

Project management tools

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Firewall configurations

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Windows System Administrator to support the management and maintenance of the Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This role 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 located within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitors system performance, diagnoses issues, and implements innovative solutions to enhance reliability and security.
• Ensures rigorous security compliance by overseeing access controls, backups, and firewall management.
• Leads the administration of network servers and technology tools, driving continuous improvement and scalability.
• Establishes and configures user accounts and workstations to support seamless organizational productivity.
• Executes system upgrades, deploying new releases and tools to maintain cutting-edge technology standards.
• Maintains 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 suitability/Public Trust.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We need great people to help us do great things—for our customers, our culture, and our mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary and Benefits

The posted pay range reflects the expected range at the start of employment, but actual pay may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and experience. The total compensation may include other elements, to be discussed during hiring. Hired employees will be at-will, and GovCIO reserves the right to modify compensation at any time.

Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

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Details

• Location: US-Remote
• ID: 2025-5994
• Category: Information Technology
• Position Type: Full-Time

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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