VMware System Administrator, Senior

Resource Management Concepts • Indian Head, MD

72d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America. RMC is hiring a VMware System Administrator to support our customer in Indian Head, MD (Mainside). The selected applicant will work as part of an integrated team including system administrators, network engineers, service desk analysts, and other personnel on site.

Requirements

• Must be resourceful self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, firewalls, and load balancers).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VMware NSX and SDN solutions.
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes, Tanzu, or Docker.
• Experience with Netapp Storage Area Networks (SAN/NFS).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments.
• Design and manage VMware NSX deployments, including configuring virtual networks, security rules, and SDN-based solutions.
• Integrate and manage container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Tanzu, or Docker) within the VMware ecosystem.
• Monitor and fine-tune VMware infrastructure for performance, resource utilization, and high availability.
• Leverage tools like PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform to automate virtual machine deployments and infrastructure tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across virtualized servers, storage, and networking layers.
• Implement disaster recovery strategies using VMware SRM (Site Recovery Manager) and ensure backups are reliable.
• Implement monitoring solutions to proactively track performance, security, and utilization across VMware environments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for VMware environments, including designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work with IT, security, and application teams to design infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs.
• Integrate VMware infrastructure with cloud infrastructure to support a hybrid environment.
• Perform system hardening per DoD standards (STIGs) and generate necessary artifacts and mitigation statements.
• Manage and administer Netapp Storage Area Networks (SAN/NFS), ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform general storage maintenance to include firmware patching, system software upgrades, and rack modifications.
• Support Tier 3 escalated ticket troubleshooting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees