Senior Network Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Manage and support the VistA network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with VA and federal IT standards.

• Provide operational assistance and upkeep for the VAEC AWS cloud environment and VA WAN.

• Evaluate, strategize, and execute network connectivity requests for VAEC AWS cloud resources.

• Work collaboratively with administrative and engineering teams to troubleshoot, resolve, and document network-related issues.

• Develop comprehensive plans for effective network and systems management, operations, and maintenance.

• Create, update, and maintain network diagrams and relevant documentation.

• Monitor the performance of network and infrastructure, identify trends, and suggest enhancements.

• Implement agency policies regarding computer access, firewalls, and network protection technologies.

• Oversee network security compliance and take corrective actions as necessary.

• Perform network-related tasks within a SAFe/Agile framework and engage in agile ceremonies.

• Address network incidents and outages, lead troubleshooting efforts, restore service with minimal downtime, and document root causes along with corrective actions.

• Present network configurations, updates, status reports, and performance metrics to clients and stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or a related engineering or technical field; or eight (8) years of additional relevant experience in lieu of the degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

• Proficiency in managing, monitoring, and configuring computer systems across a variety of networks, including high-volume/high-availability systems and wide area networks, specifically for government IT systems.

• Experience with AWS cloud networking, particularly in managing connectivity to cloud resources.

• Proven experience collaborating with multiple teams to support enterprise and local networks.

• Familiarity with agency computer-access policies, firewalls, and network protection technologies, with hands-on experience in implementing firewalls and network protection strategies.

• Capability to create and maintain network diagrams and documentation using industry-standard tools.

• Knowledge of SAFe/Agile methodologies and participation in agile ceremonies.

• Ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance.

• Strong communication and presentation skills suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Candidates selected must undergo fingerprinting at a government facility and complete a background check.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Additional qualifications include expertise in VistA, VAEC, VA WAN, federal healthcare IT, CompTIA Network+ or CCNA certifications, experience with AI-assisted tools, AI-driven monitoring and analysis, and responsible AI use in federal environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Provision of a corporate laptop.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus federal holidays.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Option for remote work.