Windows System Administrator (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ•Atlanta, GA

5d•Remote

About The Position

VetsEZ is seeking a Windows System Administrator to support enterprise healthcare IT operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role provides hands-on administration and maintenance of Windows-based environments supporting mission-critical applications and data platforms. The position involves managing physical and virtual servers, system hardening, enterprise backups, and secure Windows infrastructure in federal or healthcare environments. It is fully remote and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check. Sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline; eight years of additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
Experience administering Windows Server environments in large-scale or enterprise settings.
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, GPOs, Windows clustering, sFTP configuration, and SAN-attached storage.
Proficiency in patch management, system hardening, and compliance with federal security standards.
Experience with virtualization platforms such as Microsoft Hyper-V and tools such as Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
Familiarity with enterprise backup and monitoring tools such as Commvault, SolarWinds, or SCOM.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and scripting skills, such as PowerShell.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting VA environments or other federal healthcare systems.
Knowledge of Windows-based integration with Azure-hosted services.
Familiarity with Nessus scans and remediation tracking for ATO readiness.
Exposure to container-based platforms or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Microsoft, CompTIA, or ITIL certifications, such as MCSA, Security+, or ITIL v4.
Experience using AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot to write and maintain PowerShell scripts for server automation, patching, and Active Directory administration, including reviewing and testing generated scripts in non-production environments before use.
Experience using AI tools to accelerate STIG and Nessus vulnerability remediation, including interpreting findings and drafting remediation steps and scripts, with results validated against STIG requirements before application.
Experience using AI-driven monitoring and AIOps capabilities in SCOM, SolarWinds, or similar tools to detect anomalies, anticipate capacity issues, and speed root cause analysis.
Experience using AI tools to analyze Windows event logs, error messages, and system data during troubleshooting, with findings confirmed before action.
Experience using AI tools to draft and maintain technical documentation, including configuration guides, runbooks, system topology documentation, and audit artifacts.
Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including use of agency-approved tools, avoiding entry of server configurations, credentials, or PHI/PII into unapproved tools, and following VA and federal AI guidance.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server systems (2016, 2019, and newer) across development, staging, and production environments.
Administer and support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, RDP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Perform routine server maintenance, monitoring, and optimization to support uptime, performance, and security compliance.
Configure and maintain server clusters, SAN-attached volumes, and multipath I/O (MPIO) settings for high-availability applications.
Support HP ProLiant DL Series servers and blades, including firmware updates and diagnostics.
Use monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or equivalent to proactively manage system health and performance.
Assist with configuration and troubleshooting of NIC teaming, Mellanox NICs, and switch integrations.
Implement VA/DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) for system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
Maintain and secure sFTP and RDP remote access tools in compliance with encryption and access controls.
Configure and manage Commvault backup services, including scheduling, validation, and restoration procedures.
Support deployment of enterprise software tools, including Visual Studio, Power BI, ER/Studio, Jupyter Lab, and SQL Server.
Troubleshoot issues across Hyper-V virtual and physical systems to minimize downtime and support fast recovery.
Collaborate with application developers, database engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure operational alignment and compliance.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and system topology diagrams for operational and audit readiness.