Senior Systems Engineer – Team Lead

VetsEZ

. Lead a team of system administrators and engineers, assigning work, setting priorities, and tracking progress against program deliverables, maintenance windows, and schedules .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading systems administration teams and engineering enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, including high-availability solutions and compliance with federal security standards. Proficient in technical documentation, automation with PowerShell, and mentoring team members.

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Windows Server AdministrationActive Directory ManagementHigh-Availability Solutions DesignPowerShell ScriptingLeadership in Systems Administration

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Hard Skills

Windows Server EngineeringSystem HardeningPatch ManagementSFTP ConfigurationSAN-Attached Storage SolutionsHyper-V ManagementClusteringTroubleshootingDocumentationCompliance with Federal Security Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringTeam DevelopmentRisk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

CommvaultSolarWindsSCOMVisual StudioPower BIER/StudioJupyter LabSQL ServerVirtual Machine ManagerNessus

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft CertificationCompTIA CertificationITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

VA EnvironmentsFederal Healthcare SystemsSTIG ImplementationVulnerability RemediationHybrid Cloud InfrastructureITIL-Based ManagementResponsible AI Use

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of system administrators and engineers, assigning work, setting priorities, and tracking progress against program deliverables, maintenance windows, and schedules
Serve as the primary technical point of contact with program leadership, application developers, database engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and VA stakeholders
Design, engineer, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure across development, staging, and production environments
Architect and oversee Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, RDP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Design and maintain high-availability solutions including server clusters, SAN-attached volumes, MPIO, and NIC teaming
Oversee Hyper-V and physical server platforms, firmware updates, and diagnostics
Lead VA/DoD STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration of sFTP and RDP
Own the enterprise Commvault backup strategy, including scheduling, validation, and restoration testing
Direct system monitoring with SCOM, SolarWinds, or equivalent tools and serve as senior escalation point for complex incidents and root cause analysis
Coordinate deployment of enterprise software tools including Visual Studio, Power BI, ER/Studio, Jupyter Lab, and SQL Server
Lead change management, including technical review, risk assessment, and rollback planning
Establish PowerShell automation standards and review team scripts, including responsible use of AI-assisted tools
Ensure technical documentation, configuration guides, and system topology diagrams are complete and current
Mentor and develop team members, support onboarding and training, and provide input on performance and staffing needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline; eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree
5+ years of experience
Experience administering and engineering Windows Server environments in large-scale or enterprise settings
Experience leading or serving as technical lead for systems administration or infrastructure engineering teams, including assigning work and reviewing team output
Experience designing and engineering enterprise Windows infrastructure, including high-availability, clustering, and SAN-attached storage solutions
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, GPOs, Windows clustering, sFTP configuration, and SAN-attached storage
Proficiency in patch management, system hardening, and compliance with federal security standards
Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
Familiarity with Commvault, SolarWinds, or SCOM
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and PowerShell scripting skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check
Microsoft, CompTIA, or ITIL certifications are additional qualifications
Experience supporting VA environments or other federal healthcare systems is an additional qualification
Familiarity with Nessus scans, container-based platforms, hybrid cloud infrastructure, ITIL-based management, and responsible AI use in federal environments are additional qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k with Matching
Corporate Laptop
PTO + Federal Holidays
Training opportunities
Remote opportunity