Senior Network Administrator (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing

2d•Remote

About The Position

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Senior Network Administrator to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role administers, maintains, monitors, and secures enterprise network infrastructure supporting VA VistA systems, the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) AWS environment, and the VA Wide Area Network (WAN). The position helps ensure reliable, secure, and efficient connectivity across enterprise networks and cloud-hosted applications. Candidates must reside within the continental United States. Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check. The employer is unable to offer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience managing, monitoring, and configuring computer systems across diverse networks, including high-volume, high-availability systems and wide area networks, in support of government IT systems.
Experience with AWS or Azure cloud networking, including establishing and managing connectivity to cloud resources.
Experience collaborating with multiple teams of administrators supporting enterprise and local networks.
Knowledge of agency computer access policies, firewall technologies, and network protection technologies, including experience implementing firewalls and developing network protection plans.
Ability to develop and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation using industry-standard tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate network status and technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Must reside within the continental United States.
Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly VistA networks, the VA Enterprise Cloud, and the VA WAN.
Experience using AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft network configurations, automation scripts, and technical documentation, and reviewing and validating AI-generated configurations in a test environment before deployment.
Experience using AI-driven monitoring and analysis to identify anomalies, analyze logs and network traffic, and accelerate root cause analysis, while independently validating findings before taking action.
Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including use of agency-approved tools, protection of network configurations, credentials, and sensitive VA data, and compliance with applicable VA and federal AI guidance.
Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA Network+ or CCNA.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain VistA network infrastructure in accordance with VA and federal government IT standards.
Provide operational support and maintenance for the VAEC AWS environment and VA WAN, following applicable VA security standards and best practices.
Review, plan, and implement requests for additional network connectivity to cloud resources within the VAEC AWS environment.
Collaborate with enterprise and local network administrators and technical teams to troubleshoot, resolve, and document network issues.
Develop plans for effective network and systems management, operations, and maintenance.
Create, update, and maintain detailed network diagrams and supporting technical documentation.
Monitor network and infrastructure performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Apply agency policies related to computer access, firewalls, and network protection technologies, including developing implementation plans.
Monitor network security compliance and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Plan and execute network-related tasks within a SAFe/Agile environment, including participating in Agile ceremonies.
Respond to network incidents and outages, lead troubleshooting efforts to restore services with minimal downtime, and document root causes and corrective actions.
Communicate network configurations, updates, status, and performance reports to clients and stakeholders.
Perform additional duties as needed to support project objectives and organizational innovation initiatives.