Network and Computer System Administrator

Planned Systems International

Network and Computer System Administrator administering enterprise infrastructure for VA Benefits and Memorial PMO Team. Focusing on secure, reliable technology solutions to support Veterans and VA mission operations.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering and supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and virtualization. Proficient in system monitoring, incident response, and implementing security measures to ensure high availability and performance of enterprise systems.

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Microsoft Windows Server AdministrationActive Directory ManagementEnterprise Monitoring Tools (Dynatrace, Splunk)Change ManagementVulnerability Remediation

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Hard Skills

System AdministrationInfrastructure OptimizationDisaster Recovery ManagementServer Performance MonitoringConfiguration ManagementCloud Infrastructure SupportDatabase ManagementSecurity Patch ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Testing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsFacilitation of Executive MeetingsProactive Task Management

Tools & Technologies

JiraVirtualization PlatformsEnterprise ApplicationsMonitoring DashboardsEncryption Services

Industry Keywords

IT OperationsFederal ContractingGovernment Client ManagementCybersecurityAgile Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Windows Server environments, including physical, virtual, cloud, and on-premises infrastructure.
Design and document system and subsystem configurations, network architectures, interfaces, security controls, disaster recovery strategies, and configuration management requirements.
Identify infrastructure capacity, performance, scalability, and availability requirements and provide recommendations for optimization.
Monitor system health, server performance, application availability, and operational status using enterprise monitoring tools, including Dynatrace and Splunk.
Configure and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems, databases, enterprise applications, and supporting infrastructure components.
Implement infrastructure enhancements, software updates, Microsoft security patches, and server/database changes.
Perform system administration for Active Directory, including user accounts, security groups, distribution groups, and access management.
Install, manage, renew, and monitor server certificates and encryption services.
Support integration between enterprise applications, cloud platforms, mainframe systems, and other interconnected technologies.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, server, network, and application issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Conduct automated, static, and dynamic security testing and support vulnerability remediation activities.
Manage server storage, file systems, backups, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Support performance, stress, and load testing activities to validate system stability and scalability.
Follow established Change Management and Configuration Management processes, prepare change requests, coordinate implementation activities, and document all environment and platform changes.
Provide technical analysis, architecture guidance, and subject matter expertise to support system design, modernization, and operational improvements.
Collaborate with VA stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure engineers, application developers, and third-party vendors to support secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
Eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience administering and supporting enterprise Windows server infrastructure, systems administration, and IT operations.
Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, virtualization, enterprise storage, cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and server performance optimization.
Experience supporting enterprise network and server operations, including system monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, security patching, change management, and configuration management.
Experience using enterprise monitoring and diagnostic tools (such as Dynatrace, Splunk, or similar platforms) to monitor system health, analyze performance, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and support high-availability production environments.
Experience working as a federal contractor or employee.
Experience working as a consultant, with an understanding of how to effectively manage and support government clients and stakeholders.
Experience with Jira or a comparable Agile requirements/development management tool.
Ability to schedule, organize, and facilitate executive-level virtual meetings and summarize outcomes.
Ability to self-organize, balance workload, complete tasks on time (without reminders), proactively seek out assignments, and offer improvements to client delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid leave
options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance
Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
professional growth through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.