Senior VistA System Administrator

VetsEZ

. Lead a team of VistA system administrators responsible for debugging and problem resolution, prioritizing work, identifying high-risk critical problems, and dedicating appropriate resources.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining VistA systems, including configuration, patch management, and user support, while ensuring compliance with federal healthcare standards. Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize critical issues, and collaborate effectively in agile environments.

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VistA System AdministrationPatch ManagementTeam LeadershipSAFe/Agile MethodologiesPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

VistA ConfigurationSystem Performance MonitoringUser Account ManagementTroubleshooting VistA IssuesAuditing User AccountsInstalling VA VistA PatchesHigh-Volume/High-Availability Systems ManagementTechnical Documentation DevelopmentAI-Assisted Tools UsageProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationProblem-SolvingUser Support

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotVistA SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

VistA-Specific TrainingPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Healthcare ITPHI/PII ProtectionGovernment IT EnvironmentsAgile Development ProcessesSystem Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of VistA system administrators responsible for debugging and problem resolution, prioritizing work, identifying high-risk critical problems, and dedicating appropriate resources.
Create plans to ensure the effective management, operations, and maintenance of VistA systems.
Configure, customize, and maintain VistA systems to meet project and client requirements.
Install and test nationally released VA VistA patches, ensuring system integrity and functionality.
Conduct audits of installed patches and of user and service accounts.
Manage and administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Provide direct support to users, troubleshoot issues, and resolve VistA-related problems promptly.
Monitor system performance, including high-volume/high-availability systems, and recommend improvements.
Collaborate and coordinate with other IT technical engineers to ensure system compatibility and performance.
Participate in SAFe/Agile ceremonies and support agile development processes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system configurations, patch management, and user support.

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 as a Systems Engineer, VistA Developer, or VistA System Administrator supporting government IT environments.
Hands-on experience configuring and patching VistA systems.
Experience managing teams of system administrators, including prioritizing work, identifying high-risk critical problems, and dedicating appropriate resources.
Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of systems and networks, including high-volume/high-availability systems, and experience creating plans for their effective management, operations, and maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to manage user accounts and access controls and to provide user support.
Working knowledge of SAFe/Agile methodologies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to interface effectively with users and technical teams.
VistA-specific training or relevant certifications.
Experience installing nationally released VA VistA patches and auditing patches and user and service accounts.
An active Public Trust clearance or higher.
Experience using AI-assisted tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to analyze and debug VistA routines and draft technical documentation, including reviewing and testing AI-assisted changes in a non-production environment before use.
Experience using AI tools to speed patch review, audits, and troubleshooting, with the administrator verifying findings before acting on them.
Experience establishing team practices for AI-assisted system administration, including review standards and guidance on when AI-generated output can be used.
Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal healthcare environments, including protecting PHI/PII in VistA data, using only agency-approved AI tools, and following VA and federal AI guidance.
Experience supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT environments.
Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check.
Sponsorship is not offered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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