Senior Systems Administrator Lead (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a remote Senior Systems Administrator Lead to support a large-scale federal healthcare modernization program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role will provide both technical leadership and hands-on administration of complex Windows server environments operating across hybrid infrastructures within VA and partner systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Windows-based systems, experience managing technical teams, and a strong focus on uptime, performance, and compliance.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of system administrators supporting Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) across development, staging, and production.
• Manage system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance for enterprise Windows platforms and applications.
• Administer core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, SSL/TLS certificates, and baseline security policies.
• Configure and maintain Hyper-V virtualization, clustering, NIC teaming, and SAN-attached storage to ensure performance, redundancy, and uptime.
• Integrate systems with Commvault and Azure GovCloud for backup and recovery operations.
• Monitor system health, analyze logs, and resolve errors or performance issues proactively.
• Enforce VA and DoD STIG compliance, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure remote access (e.g., RDP, sFTP).
• Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and system configuration records.
• Participate in on-call rotations, provide after-hours support when needed, and lead incident escalations.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide team-level guidance on best practices, troubleshooting approaches, and system optimization.
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience administering enterprise Windows environments, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, clustering, SAN integration, and Windows Server core services.
• Hands-on experience managing physical and virtual servers (Hyper-V), and integration with storage and backup platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with NIST/VA security standards.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell for automation and administrative tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder briefings.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal IT systems, especially within the VA or other healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with SolarWinds, SCOM, or other system monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• ITIL, Microsoft, or CompTIA certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Security+, or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training and development opportunities
• 100% Remote Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.