VMWare Administrator

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Client Service, IT Documentation, VMware ESX vSphere, VMware Management, VMware Server

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

As a VMware Administrator supporting a global, mission-critical IT environment, you will be responsible for the stability, security, and performance of a large VMware-based infrastructure. You will apply ITIL-aligned IT Service Management practices to configure, manage, and maintain VMware platforms that host core applications and services across compute, storage, and networking. In this role, you will implement and maintain DISA STIGs for ESXi, virtual machines, and vCenter;

perform scheduled and off-hours maintenance to support 24x7 operations; and ensure reliable backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of virtualized systems. Partnering closely with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams, you will build highly available clusters and virtual networks, support enterprise tools such as VMware Site Recovery Manager and the vRealize Suite, and create documentation, templates, and capacity plans that enable the environment to scale, modernize, and continuously improve.

• Configure, manage, and maintain physical and virtual VMware infrastructure.
• Perform scheduled and off-hours maintenance to support 24x7 operations of a large VMware environment in accordance with established procedures and best practices.
• Implement and maintain ESXi, VM, and vCenter DISA STIGs and related security hardening.
• Install, configure, and integrate servers and services associated with the VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Perform backups, restoration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for virtualized servers and services.
• Build and maintain highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Design, build, and configure virtual networks to support enterprise applications and services.
• Provide senior-level support for the maintenance, operation, and configuration of VMware Site Recovery Manager and the VMware vRealize Suite.
• Design, document, test, and implement new virtual services, devices, and configurations.
• Assess and evaluate the current virtual computing infrastructure and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and security enhancements.
• Create and maintain VM templates to support rapid and standardized deployment of virtual machines.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Create, submit, and defend system change requests in accordance with change management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a proactive capacity planning model to support business and mission decisions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, technical training or certification 3+ years of relevant experience as a VMware Administrator.

Required Technical

Skills:

Hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, and maintaining VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter). Experience and understanding of DoW DISA STIG/SCAP processes and implementation. Power Shell or equivalent scripting experience for automation and configuration management.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and effectively multi-task in a dynamic environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with cross-functional technical teams.

Certifications:

Must meet DoW IAT Level II IA and baseline…