Senior VistA System Administrator (Remote Opportunity)
VetsEZ · Austin, TX
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**VetsEZ is seeking a Senior VistA System Administrator (Remote Opportunity)** to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) government IT contract for VistA systems. You will lead VistA system administration and configure, customize, patch, maintain, audit, and support VistA systems used by VA staff—working with other technical engineers in a SAFe/Agile framework. --- ## Responsibilities - Lead a team of VistA system administrators for debugging, problem resolution, prioritization, and resource allocation - Identify and address high-risk/critical issues - Create plans to ensure 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; ensure system integrity and functionality - Conduct audits of installed patches and of user/service accounts - Manage and administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls - Provide direct user support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve VistA-related problems promptly - Monitor system performance (including high-volume/high-availability systems) and recommend improvements - Collaborate with other IT engineers to ensure compatibility and performance - Participate in SAFe/Agile ceremonies and support agile development processes - Develop and maintain technical documentation (configurations, patch management, user support) --- ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering/technical discipline (8 years relevant experience may substitute) - 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, including prioritizing work and handling high-risk critical problems - Extensive knowledge of systems and networks, including high-volume/high-availability systems - Experience creating plans for effective management, operations, and maintenance - Demonstrated ability to manage user accounts and access controls and provide user support - Working knowledge of SAFe/Agile methodologies - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance - Strong collaboration and communication skills --- ## Additional Qualifications - VistA-specific training and/or relevant certifications - Experience installing nationally released VA VistA patches and auditing patches plus user/service accounts - Active Public Trust clearance (or higher) - Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to analyze/debug VistA routines and draft documentation, including reviewing/testing AI changes in a non-production environment before use - Experience using AI tools to speed patch review, audits, and troubleshooting (with administrator verification before acting) - Experience establishing team practices for AI-assisted administration (review standards and guidance on acceptable use) - Familiarity with secure/responsible AI use in federal healthcare environments (protecting PHI/PII, using only agency-approved tools, following VA/federal AI guidance) - Experience supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT environments --- ## Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision - 401(k) with matching - Corporate laptop - PTO + Federal holidays - Training opportunities - Remote opportunity --- ## Notes - Selected candidates must complete fingerprin
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