Senior VistA System Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of VistA system administrators tasked with debugging, resolving issues, prioritizing tasks, identifying critical high-risk problems, and allocating suitable resources.

• Develop strategies to guarantee the efficient management, operation, and upkeep of VistA systems.

• Configure, customize, and sustain VistA systems to fulfill project and client specifications.

• Install and evaluate nationally released VA VistA patches, ensuring the system's integrity and functionality.

• Perform audits on installed patches as well as user and service accounts.

• Manage and oversee user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

• Provide direct assistance to users, troubleshoot issues, and swiftly resolve VistA-related concerns.

• Monitor system performance, particularly in high-volume/high-availability environments, and propose enhancements.

• Collaborate and coordinate with other IT technical engineers to ensure system compatibility and optimal performance.

• Engage in SAFe/Agile ceremonies and support agile development methodologies.

• Create and maintain technical documentation pertaining to system configurations, patch management, and user support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or a related engineering or technical field. Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer, VistA Developer, or VistA System Administrator in government IT settings.

• Practical experience in configuring and patching VistA systems.

• Experience leading teams of system administrators, focusing on task prioritization, critical problem identification, and resource allocation.

• In-depth knowledge of diverse systems and networks, including high-volume/high-availability systems, along with experience in planning their effective management, operation, and maintenance.

• Proven capability in managing user accounts and access controls, as well as providing user support.

• Familiarity with SAFe/Agile methodologies.

• Ability to obtain and sustain a Public Trust clearance.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills for effective interaction with users and technical teams.

• VistA-specific training or relevant certifications.

• Experience with the installation of nationally released VA VistA patches, and auditing of patches and user/service accounts.

• An active Public Trust clearance or a higher level of clearance.

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools, such as GitHub Copilot, for analyzing and debugging VistA routines and drafting technical documentation, including the review and testing of AI-assisted modifications in a non-production setting prior to implementation.

• Experience employing AI tools to expedite patch reviews, audits, and troubleshooting, with the administrator verifying outcomes prior to taking action.

• Experience in establishing team practices for AI-assisted system administration, including review standards and guidance on appropriate usage of AI-generated outputs.

• Familiarity with secure and responsible AI practices in federal healthcare contexts, including the protection of PHI/PII in VistA data, using only agency-approved AI tools, and adhering to VA and federal AI guidelines.

• Experience in supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT environments.

• Selected candidates will be required to undergo fingerprinting at a government facility and complete a background check.

• Sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401k with Matching

• Corporate Laptop

• PTO + Federal Holidays

• Training opportunities

• Remote opportunity