Windows System Administrator

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Windows System Administrator to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering, maintaining, and securing enterprise Windows infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications and data platforms.

This role will be responsible for managing physical and virtual server environments, implementing system hardening and security configurations, maintaining enterprise backup and recovery solutions, and ensuring system availability and compliance with federal security standards.

The candidate must reside within the continental US., * Install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, and newer) across development, staging, and production environments.

• Administer enterprise services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, RDP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Perform server monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization to ensure system availability, reliability, and security compliance.
• Configure and maintain Windows server clusters, SAN-attached storage, and multipath I/O (MPIO) for high-availability environments.
• Support enterprise hardware platforms, including HP ProLiant servers and blades, performing firmware updates, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as SCOM and SolarWinds to monitor system health, identify issues, and proactively address performance concerns.
• Configure and troubleshoot network interfaces, NIC teaming, Mellanox NICs, and switch integrations.
• Implement VA/DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), conduct vulnerability remediation, and maintain secure system configurations.
• Configure and maintain secure remote access services, including sFTP and RDP, ensuring appropriate encryption and access controls.
• Administer enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, including scheduling, validation, and restoration procedures.
• Support the deployment and configuration of enterprise software, including Visual Studio, Power BI, ER/Studio, Jupyter Lab, and SQL Server.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across physical and virtual environments, including Microsoft Hyper-V, to minimize downtime and ensure rapid recovery.
• Collaborate with application developers, database engineers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain operational alignment and security compliance.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, system topology diagrams, and operational procedures for audit readiness.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support project objectives and organizational innovation initiatives., Leads a team supporting enterprise Windows infrastructure for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responsibilities include designing and administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, virtualization, clustering, SAN storage, backups, monitoring, patching, hardening, STIG compliance, automation, incident escalation, change management, documentation, and technical leadership. The role also supports federal security requirements, AI-assisted administration, and hybrid cloud integration. Top Skills: Active DirectoryAiopsAzureCommvaultDhcpDnsEr/StudioGithub CopilotGroup Policy ObjectsHp ProliantJupyterlabMicrosoft Hyper-VMultipath I/ONessusNic TeamingPower BIPowershellRdpSanScomSftpSmbSolarwindsSQL ServerStigsVirtual Machine ManagerVisual StudioWindows Server 2016/2019 VetsEZ, Administer and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments supporting VA healthcare IT operations. Responsibilities include server installation, patching, hardening, monitoring, clustering, storage, backups, virtualization, remote access, troubleshooting, documentation, and STIG compliance. The role requires collaboration with developers, database engineers, and cybersecurity teams, plus support for federal security and audit readiness. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance. The position is fully remote but requires fingerprinting and a government background check. Top Skills: Active DirectoryAiopsAzureCommvaultDhcpDnsEr/StudioGithub CopilotGroup PolicyHp ProliantHyper-VJupyter LabMellanox NicsMpioNessusPower BIPowershellRdpSanScomSftpSmbSolarwindsSQL ServerStigsVirtual Machine ManagerVisual StudioWindows ClusteringWindows Server IDeaS

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments within enterprise or large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Windows clustering, sFTP configuration, and SAN-attached storage.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, patch management, system hardening, and federal security compliance requirements.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, including Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
• Familiarity with enterprise backup and monitoring solutions such as Commvault, SolarWinds, or SCOM.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, scripting, and technical documentation skills, including experience with PowerShell., * Previous experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs or other federal healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of Windows-based integrations with Azure-hosted services and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Nessus vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and Authority to Operate (ATO) readiness activities.
• Exposure to container-based platforms and enterprise infrastructure automation.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for server automation, patching, and Active Directory administration.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to support STIG and Nessus vulnerability analysis, remediation planning, system monitoring, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted troubleshooting and analysis of Windows event logs, system errors, and performance data.
• Experience using AI tools to develop and maintain technical documentation, including configuration guides, runbooks, system topology diagrams, and audit artifacts.
• Understanding of secure and responsible AI practices within federal environments, including agency-approved tools, protection of sensitive system information, and compliance with VA and federal AI guidance.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as Microsoft, CompTIA Security+, MCSA, or ITIL v4.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Administer and secure enterprise Windows infrastructure across physical and virtual environments. Responsibilities include Windows Server installation, patching, Active Directory, clustering, storage, monitoring, backup and recovery, Hyper-V, troubleshooting, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, documentation, and federal compliance support for a Department of Veterans Affairs project. The summary above was generated by AI, * Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.