• Senior Systems Administrator Lead (Remote…

    VetsEZ (SC)


    VetsEZ is seeking a remote Senior Systems Administrator Lead to support a large-scale federal healthcare modernization program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role will provide both technical leadership and hands-on administration of complex Windows server environments operating across hybrid infrastructures within VA and partner systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Windows-based systems, experience managing technical teams, and a strong focus on uptime, performance, and compliance.

     

    The candidate must reside within the continental US.

    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.

    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.

    Additional 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

     

    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.

     

    Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.