Virtualization Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly
Listed on 2026-08-15
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure, Windows Server
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Linux, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Servers
Certifications:
None
Experience:
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
Job Description:
VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.
CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what’s next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, We'll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Virtualization Systems Administrator supporting Infrastructure Services, you willbe responsible forthe operation, sustainment, and security of enterprise virtual server environments across multiple networks and enclaves. You will ensure stability, compliance, and performance of hypervisors, virtual machines, and compute clusters. You will support technical troubleshooting, implement configuration baselines, apply security controls,monitorsystems health, andassistin the design and deployment of new virtual infrastructures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer,maintain, andoptimizevirtualized server environments including VMware,Hyper-V, and related hypervisor technologies
- Operate and maintain vCenter systems, including certificate lifecycle management, password oversight, and baseline updates
- Build,maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines (Windows and Linux) to support mission applications and infrastructure services
- Monitorcomputeresource health, availability, and utilization;identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements
- Maintain configuration baselines for virtual hosts, hypervisors, VM templates, firmware, and golden images
- Maintain ATO compliance by supporting documentation, control implementation, and updates to system security baseline
- Performtimelypatching of hypervisors, virtual appliances, guest operating systems, and associated tools
- Build andmaintainvirtual machine templates, configuration profiles, and provisioning workflows to support consistent deployments
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED :
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Virtualization Systems Administrator Senior - Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT‑related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
Virtualization Systems Administrator Principal - Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT‑related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, etc.)
CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
Hands on experience administering enterprise scalevirtualization platforms (VMware,Hyper-V)
Experience with Windows and Linux server administration in virtualized environments
Strong background in patch management, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, and secure configurations
Experience supporting clustered environments, vCenter operations, and hypervisor lifecycle management
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
US citizenship required
LOCATION: Onsite
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow…
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