Senior Network/System Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Network/System Engineer to lead day-to-day operations and lifecycle management of high availability physical and virtual simulation environments supporting training and mission systems at the United States Air Force Academy. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will be an onsite position.

Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required. May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

• Platform Operations & Reliability: Operate, tune, and maintain servers, storage, networking, and hypervisors to meet a 99% availability target; perform capacity planning and platform lifecycle tasks.
• Active Directory Management: Design, administer, and troubleshoot Active Directory environments (user/group lifecycle, OU design, Group Policy, domain controllers, replication, trusts, LDAP/Kerberos authentication).
• Virtualization & VDI: Manage VM lifecycle (templates, imaging, patching, cloning), VDI broker integration, and GPU-enabled workstation/VDI workloads.
• Automation & Scripting: Create and maintain automation for provisioning, patching, monitoring and incident response using PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Troubleshooting & Escalation: Lead complex incident investigation and remediation across Windows, Linux, storage and networking stacks; produce RCA and durable fixes.
• Backup, DR & Monitoring: Administer backup/restore solutions, DR exercises and telemetry/monitoring pipelines to ensure data protection and observability.
• Thin Client & Audio/Video Integration: Provision and support thin clients and AV/mission hardware; ensure cross-domain interoperability with simulation middleware and telemetry capture.
• Documentation & Mentorship: Own runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base materials;  coordinate cross-functional handoffs.

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: None
• Several years of hands-on experience administering enterprise Windows server, linux, and virtualization environments at scale.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Proven experience with virtualization and VDI technologies, VM imaging and orchestration.
• Advanced scripting/automation skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, incident management and documentation experience.
• Track record meeting SLA targets and working in operationally critical environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with GPU partitioning (GPU-P/DDA) and GPU-accelerated workloads.
• Familiarity with SCVMM/VMWare stack, Veeam (or equivalent backup), monitoring stacks, and telemetry ingestion.
• Excellent aptitude for growth mindset and learning.
• Containerization experience.

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GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.