Senior Network & Computer System Admin, AI

Cayuse Holdings

Senior Network & Computer Systems Administrator responsible for advanced technical assistance across various platforms. Collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $26 - $36 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSITSMTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver advanced second-tier technical assistance to end users across PC, server, mainframe, storage, and associated hardware and software environments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for local server, network, and telecommunications repair activities supporting District infrastructure components.
Administer, manage, and maintain current and future Microsoft (MS) Windows Server operating systems across both physical and virtual environments.
Support hardware and software technology refresh efforts, ensuring compliance with established milestones while coordinating with application owners to minimize operational disruption.
Adhere to established change management principles and procedures on a daily basis, including drafting formal Change Requests and obtaining required approvals.
Assist with storage and data management activities, with a specific focus on file and folder permission administration.
Implement applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediate identified security vulnerabilities.
Support the operational transition of enterprise solutions into the production environment, ensuring stability and continuity of services.
Work Remedy incident and service request tickets, providing initial triage and analysis of complex issues prior to escalation or resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
Master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
PhD with no prior related experience required
Current 8570 Information Assurance (IA) Baseline Certification at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE)
Ability to obtain the applicable 8570 IA Computing Environment (CE) certification within six (6) months of hire
Experience using Remedy or a comparable IT service management/ticketing system
Demonstrated professional experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016
Demonstrated experience working with VMware virtualization technologies
Working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies and services, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, and DFS, with the ability to maintain other core Windows services
Strong understanding of NTFS file share permissions
Foundational understanding of authentication mechanisms such as Kerberos and LDAP
Basic networking experience, including TCP/IP, routing, SSH, and OpenVPN
Proven ability to coordinate with and obtain cooperation from multiple IT functional areas to complete assignments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on clearly defined tasks
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows Server 2016VMwareActive DirectoryDHCPDNSGroup PolicyDFSNTFS file share permissionsTCP/IP

Soft Skills

ability to work independentlycoordination with IT functional areasminimal supervisioncommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD8570 Information Assurance (IA) Baseline Certification at IAT Level IISecurity+ CE