Windows System Administrator

EEOC

Windows Systems Administrator supporting enterprise infrastructure for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Administering Windows systems while ensuring compliance, security, and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeMcLean • Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting Windows and Linux systems within an enterprise environment, ensuring operational stability, security, and compliance. Proficient in automation, configuration management, and monitoring tools to enhance system performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Windows System AdministrationLinux System SupportEnterprise Monitoring ToolsAutomation Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)Infrastructure-as-Code

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Hard Skills

Windows System AdministrationLinux System SupportSystem MonitoringPatching and Vulnerability RemediationConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingOperational Procedures DocumentationSystem HardeningCapacity ManagementBackup Solutions

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaboration with TeamsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SolarWindsHP Report OptimizerCrystal ReportsHP Insight Remote SupportAzure DevOpsJenkins

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Enterprise InfrastructureOperational EfficiencySecurity ComplianceInformatics and Computing InfrastructureFederal Security Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJenkinsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support the reliability, security, and day-to-day operations of enterprise infrastructure within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) environment
administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows-centric enterprise systems
support related Linux dependencies, storage platforms, backup solutions, and reporting tools
assist with production stability as needed
help maintain system configurations, perform patching and lifecycle updates
monitor system health and capacity, troubleshoot operational issues
document procedures that support continuity of operations
work with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and security stakeholders to ensure systems remain available, secure, compliant, and well-maintained
support automation, configuration management, and operational improvements that enhance stability, security, and operational efficiency across the VINCI environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience administering and supporting Windows systems
Experience supporting Linux systems or Linux-based application dependencies in an enterprise environment
Experience administering Windows-based enterprise systems and monitor availability, utilization, performance, and capacity
Experience with enterprise monitoring, reporting, or support tools, including SolarWinds, HP Report Optimizer, Crystal Reports, or HP Insight Remote Support
Experience supporting automation or scripting activities using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
Ability to support infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, or automated deployment workflows for server configurations, patches, baselines, or environment-specific parameters
Ability to perform regular patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening in accordance with federal or enterprise security standards, document system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Ability to work independently with application, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot issues and support operational needs
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care