VMware ESXI Administrator

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a VMware ESXI Administrator to support a program at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. This position is contingent upon award.

• Design, deploy, and implement VMware infrastructure components with focus on scalability and performance.
• Maintain virtualized environments ensuring high availability and secure operations across development and production settings.
• Integrate Microsoft Windows domain architecture with VMware infrastructure components.
• Create and administer virtual desktop environments, including Horizon View implementations.
• Develop and manage virtual machine templates, snapshots, and virtual networking configurations.
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and optimal performance across all virtual environments.
• Configure and provision storage systems including iSCSI, NFS, and VMFS.
• Execute patch management procedures and maintain system currency.
• Develop and implement data backup and disaster recovery planning for virtualized environments.
• Perform capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Follow formal change management processes in accordance with organizational standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all infrastructure changes and configurations.
• Support successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects and operational goals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Clearance:
  Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related IT discipline
• OR Level II Certification (Security+ or equivalent) and Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in VMware infrastructure design, deployment, and implementation
• In-depth knowledge of Windows domain deployment, management, and configuration as it relates to VMware infrastructure and desktop environments
• VMware Infrastructure Management:
  Extensive experience designing, deploying, and implementing VMware infrastructure components including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools
• Windows Domain Architecture:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Windows domain management, Active Directory deployment, Group Policy configuration, and DNS/DHCP services
• Virtual Environment Administration:
  Hands-on expertise maintaining virtualized environments that support high availability, resource optimization, and secure operations in both development and production settings
• Integration Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of how Microsoft Windows domain architecture integrates and interacts with VMware infrastructure

• Microsoft Server certification
• Security+ certification
• VCP in Cloud Foundation

• Purpose filled roles that contribute to impactful solutions to advance our federal clients' mission.
• You may examine doctrine, plans, policies and procedures that will enhance and enrich the training environment, ensuring our warfighters are fully prepared for any challenge.
• Daily opportunities to develop new skills
• Team environment

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting