Virtualization Administrator (VMware / VDI)

BROWN TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Brown Technologies is a rapidly growing company with a proven record of success supporting complex cutting-edge development programs. We are an employee-centric company that understands the individuals that comprise our workforce are our most important asset and are recognized as one of "The Best Place for Working Parents". Come join our team of experienced, dedicated, and committed professionals whose focus is to solve the mission-critical problems of our customers. Brown Technologies is currently seeking a Virtualization Administrator (VMware / VDI) who is a self-starter supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC). We are seeking a VMware Administrator to support enterprise virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments in a high-availability setting. This role involves managing VMware vSphere infrastructure, supporting VMware Horizon VDI deployments, administering Windows and Linux systems, and ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient system operations.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
5+ years of experience administering VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) in enterprise environments
Strong experience with HA, DRS, and vMotion
Proficiency with Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching)
Experience with Windows 10/11 environments, particularly in VDI
Working knowledge of Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu)
Understanding of enterprise storage and networking (SAN/NAS, VLANs, virtual switches)
Experience with VMware Horizon (VDI)
Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and security best practices

Nice To Haves

U.S. Citizen and active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
Relevant VMware, Windows Server, or Linux certifications

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter) in a high availability configuration
Manage cluster performance, resource utilization, and system health across compute, storage, and networking
Support VMware Horizon (VDI), including desktop pools, application delivery, and connection infrastructure
Build, maintain, and patch Windows 11 VDI images, including optimization and application integration
Administer Windows Server systems, including Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and system hardening
Perform basic Linux server administration (provisioning, patching, troubleshooting)
Manage lifecycle of virtual machines, server images, and VDI golden images
Troubleshoot issues across virtualization, operating systems, storage, and networking
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
Apply security best practices, including STIG compliance, patching, and access controls
Support high availability environments and ensure system uptime and reliability
Monitor system performance and conduct performance tuning
Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission requirements