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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, GovCIO, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today! Overview GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Senior 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 position is fully remote within the United States. Responsibilities Proactively monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement innovative solutions to enhance reliability and security. Ensure rigorous security compliance by overseeing access controls, backups, and firewall management. Lead the administration of network servers and technology tools, driving continuous improvement and scalability. Establish and configure user accounts and workstations to support organizational productivity. Execute system upgrades, deploying new releases and tools to maintain cutting-edge technology standards. Maintain detailed internal documentation of system configurations and policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and operational excellence. Prepare and maintain monthly POA&Ms for each Authority to Operate (ATO) package, reflecting the status of vulnerability scans. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field with 12+ 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 cross-functional teams. Knowledge of consolidating national clinical and administrative datasets. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools. Evaluate and resubmit controls for Authority to Operate validation on an annual basis. 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 make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve citizens. We seek great people to help us do great things—our culture, our mission, and our workforce are evolving. Are you ready to be a transformer? We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to 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 starting range but may vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation may include other elements, discussed during hiring. This is an at-will position, and GovCIO reserves the right to modify salary and benefits at any time. Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Submit a referral to this job here . #J-18808-Ljbffr Lensa

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