VetsEZ is seeking a Windows System Administrator to support enterprise healthcare IT operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role will provide hands-on system administration and maintenance of Windows-based environments supporting mission-critical applications and data platforms. The ideal candidate has experience with physical and virtual server management, system hardening, enterprise backups, and secure configuration of Windows infrastructure within federal or healthcare environments.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities:
โขInstall, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server systems (2016, 2019, and newer) across development, staging, and production environments.
โขAdminister and support enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, RDP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
โขPerform routine server maintenance, monitoring, and optimization to ensure system uptime, performance, and security compliance.
โขConfigure and maintain server clusters, SAN-attached volumes, and multipath I/O (MPIO) settings for high-availability applications.
โขSupport hardware platforms such as HP ProLiant DL Series Servers and blades, including firmware updates and diagnostics.
โขWork with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or equivalent to proactively manage system health and performance.
โขAssist with configuration and troubleshooting of NIC teaming, Mellanox NICs, and switch integrations.
โขImplement VA/DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) for system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
โขMaintain and secure remote access tools including sFTP and RDP, ensuring compliance with encryption and access controls.
โขConfigure and manage backup services using Commvault, including scheduling, validation, and restoration procedures.
โขSupport the deployment of enterprise software tools including Visual Studio, Power BI, ER/Studio, Jupyter Lab, SQL Server, and others.
โขTroubleshoot and resolve issues across virtual (Hyper-V) and physical systems, ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery.
โขCollaborate with application developers, database engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure operational alignment and compliance.
โขMaintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and system topology diagrams for operational and audit readiness.
Requirements:
โขBachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline. Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
โขExperience administering Windows Server environments in large-scale or enterprise settings.
โขHands-on experience with Active Directory, GPOs, Windows clustering, sFTP configuration, and SAN-attached storage.
โขProficiency in patch management, system hardening, and compliance with federal security standards.
โขExperience with virtualization platforms such as Microsoft Hyper-V and tools such as Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
โขFamiliarity with enterprise backup and monitoring tools such as Commvault, SolarWinds, or SCOM.
โขStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell).
โขU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Additional Qualifications:
โขExperience supporting VA environments or other federal healthcare systems.
โขKnowledge of Windows-based integration with Azure-hosted services.
โขFamiliarity with Nessus scans and remediation tracking for ATO readiness.
โขExposure to container-based platforms or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
โขMicrosoft, CompTIA, or ITIL certifications (e.g., MCSA, Security+, ITIL v4).
โขExperience using AI-assisted tools (for example, GitHub Copilot) to write and maintain PowerShell scripts for server automation, patching, and Active Directory administration, including reviewing and testing AI-generated scripts in non-production environments before use.
โขExperience using AI tools to accelerate STIG and Nessus vulnerability remediation, such as interpreting findings and drafting remediation steps and scripts, with results validated against STIG requirements before they are applied.
โขExperience using AI-driven monitoring and AIOps capabilities in SCOM, SolarWinds, or similar tools to detect anomalies, anticipate capacity issues, and speed root cause analysis.
โขExperience using AI tools to analyze Windows event logs, error messages, and system data during troubleshooting, with the administrator confirming findings before acting on them.
โขExperience using AI tools to draft and maintain technical documentation, including configuration guides, runbooks, system topology documentation, and audit artifacts.
โขFamiliarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including using only agency-approved AI tools, never entering server configurations, credentials, or PHI/PII into unapproved tools, and following VA and federal AI guidance.
Benefits:
โขMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance
โข401(k) with Employer Match
โขPTO and Federal Holidays
โขCorporate-provided Laptop
โขTraining and Professional Development Opportunities
โขFully Remote Role
Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
