Windows System Administrator (Remote)

Lensa; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in government IT seeks a skilled Windows System Administrator to manage and maintain Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure. This fully remote role involves troubleshooting and optimizing server environments, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in application support or development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in application support or development.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors system performance and implements solutions.
• Ensures security compliance and oversees access controls.
• Leads administration of network servers and technology tools.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Agile methodologies

Project management tools

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 solutions to enhance reliability and security.
• Ensures 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 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 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 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 a suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions to improve government operations and citizen services. We seek great people to help us achieve this mission and build a workforce that fuels this transformation.

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.

Compensation

The posted pay range reflects the expected range at the start of employment, but actual offers may vary based on factors like experience, skills, and location. The total compensation may include other elements, discussed during hiring. This is an at-will position with potential salary modifications.

Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 per year.

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Additional Details

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

Other Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting