Virtualization Systems Administrator - TS​/SCI w​/Poly

Virtualization Systems Administrator

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.

• Administer, maintain and optimize virtualized server environments across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Monitor health, performance and utilization of virtual resources, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance capacity, resilience and efficiency.
• Implement secure configuration baselines, system hardening and STIG‑aligned controls across all managed virtual servers and supporting components.
• Execute patching and security updates for virtual hosts, guest operating systems, hypervisors and associated tools using automated deployment and compliance technologies.
• Review compliance and security scan results weekly, identify noncompliant systems, determine root causes and coordinate remediation actions with system owners.
• Track and apply approved security directives, task orders and vulnerability notices, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity requirements and reporting timelines.
• Design, build and maintain virtual machine templates, golden images, firmware versions and standardized configuration profiles to ensure consistent and secure deployments.
• Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and escalation support for complex virtualization issues including storage, networking, cluster health and resource contention.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, networking and operations teams to implement new virtual infrastructure solutions, support accreditation activities and validate secure configurations.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, patch schedules, template updates and procedures to support audit readiness and change control.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in IT‑related field or 8‑12+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Certification:
  Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Clearance:
  Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
• Hands‑on experience administering VMware, Hyper‑V or comparable virtualization platforms in an enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration, performance tuning and secure configuration practices.
• Experience performing patch management, vulnerability remediation, system hardening and compliance reporting across virtualized systems.
• Strong analytical, documentation and cross‑team communication skills.
• US citizenship required.
• Location:
  
  Onsite.

• Salary range: $147,292 – $199,278 (based on experience, location and contractual requirements).
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Travel required:
  
  None.
• Telecommuting options:
  Onsite.
• Work location:
  
  USA MD Annapolis Junction (additional locations: CO Colorado Springs, DC Washington, FL Mac Dill AFB, VA Springfield).

Our benefits package for all U.S. based employees includes medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) match, paid time off, disability, life and accident insurance, and flexible work options to promote work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans