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Senior IT Systems Administrator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 115.000
Live Update
19 Juli 2026
Deadline
19 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join the Nation's Largest Health Care System

We are seeking a visionary Senior IT Systems Administrator to lead critical infrastructure initiatives at the forefront of federal technology. In this role, you will ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical systems, supporting millions of veterans and their families.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Mission: Your work directly improves the lives of Veterans.
  • Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Retirement Security: Generous pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) matching.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and generous leave policies.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of server infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP standards and agency directives.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain complex server environments, including Windows Server and Linux distributions.
  • Oversee system patching, backup strategies, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure 99.99% uptime.
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain compliance with federal security regulations.
  • Lead a team of junior administrators and contractors, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
  • Manage and troubleshoot high-availability network configurations and storage area networks (SAN).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize system performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems administration within a government or large enterprise environment.
  • Professional Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
  • Strong proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
  • Deep understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).

Required Skills

System Administration Security Clearance FedRAMP PowerShell Linux Windows Server Network Security VMware Disaster Recovery ITIL Active Directory

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