Virtualization Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement integrated infrastructure solutions that align with command requirements.
• Implement and manage VMware networking components, including distributed switches and VLANs.
• Schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades, coordinating the transition from test to production environments.
• Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to VMware technologies, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems, to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Provide technical support for system users.
• Implement and manage comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.
• Ensure the virtual environment is compliant with DoD security policies, regulations, and best practices by implementing and maintaining STIGs.
• Support projects aimed at enhancing the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Security + certification
• Proven experience as a Virtualization Administrator, with a strong focus on VMware technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, distributed switches, and related components.
• Demonstrated ability in performance monitoring, resource optimization, and troubleshooting within a virtual environment.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtualized systems.
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements, including the implementation of STIGs.

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