[Remote] System Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovCIO is hiring a remote System Administrator to support the DFC. The role maintains and administers computer systems, networks, servers, software, and hardware; implements security measures; monitors system performance; documents operations; and automates administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required. May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware
• Provides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems
• Prepares or ensures that appropriate documentation exists, including operational instructions
• Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes

Skills

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years of system administration experience (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Abilty to maintain a public trust clearance

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Ability to maintain a public trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://govcio.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

GovCIO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 7 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.