Senior Systems Administrator Lead

Summary

Join VetsEZ as a remote Senior Systems Administrator Lead to support a large-scale federal healthcare modernization program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role offers technical leadership and hands-on administration of complex Windows server environments in hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate possesses extensive Windows systems expertise, experience managing technical teams, and a strong commitment to uptime, performance, and compliance. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and excellent communication are essential. The position is 100% remote, but the candidate must reside within the continental US.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience administering enterprise Windows environments, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, clustering, SAN integration, and Windows Server core services
• Hands-on experience managing physical and virtual servers (Hyper-V), and integration with storage and backup platforms
• Experience supporting enterprise patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with NIST/VA security standards
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell for automation and administrative tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder briefings

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of system administrators supporting Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) across development, staging, and production
• Manage system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance for enterprise Windows platforms and applications
• Administer core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, SSL/TLS certificates, and baseline security policies
• Configure and maintain Hyper-V virtualization, clustering, NIC teaming, and SAN-attached storage to ensure performance, redundancy, and uptime
• Integrate systems with Commvault and Azure GovCloud for backup and recovery operations
• Monitor system health, analyze logs, and resolve errors or performance issues proactively
• Enforce VA and DoD STIG compliance, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure remote access (e.g., RDP, sFTP)
• Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and system configuration records
• Participate in on-call rotations, provide after-hours support when needed, and lead incident escalations
• Mentor junior administrators and provide team-level guidance on best practices, troubleshooting approaches, and system optimization
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT systems, especially within the VA or other healthcare environments
• Familiarity with SolarWinds, SCOM, or other system monitoring tools
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
• ITIL, Microsoft, or CompTIA certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Security+, or equivalent)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training and development opportunities
• 100% Remote Opportunity