System Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux servers across development, test, staging, and production environments
• Perform system provisioning, configuration, patching, and optimization to ensure high availability and performance
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity/access management in VA environments
• Maintain virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud-hosted systems within VA Enterprise Cloud
• Support hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premise data centers and VA-approved cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Aid with cloud migrations, modernization efforts, and containerized workloads where applicable
• Manage storage, backups, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) processes
• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues across VA environments
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for incidents, service requests, and escalations
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, network teams, and VA stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of system administration experience in enterprise or federal environments
• Experience supporting VA, DoD, HHS, or other federal agencies
• Strong experience with Windows/Linux administration, virtualization, and identity management
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks, STIGs, and secure configuration practices
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident response tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience with VA systems (VistA, Cerner/Oracle Health, VES, IAM, TRM-approved tools)
• Security+, Network+, Microsoft, Red Hat, AWS/Azure Administrator, or ITIL certifications
• Experience with T4NG/T4NG2, VHA modernization, or VA enrollment sustainment and transformation programs
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) and cloud operations