Virtualization Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Virtualization Administrator The Opportunity: Serve as a key member of the Security Tools and Infrastructure Management team, responsible for architecting, administering, and securing large‑scale VMware environments that support mission‑critical workloads across enterprise. Support the design, optimization, and lifecycle management of VMware virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, and SAN networking to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance with security standards. Operate within an agile, highly technical environment, and contribute to system engineering, configuration, patching, and continuous improvement of virtualization services while collaborating closely with cross‑functional infrastructure teams. Support related systems and applications and participates in on‑call operations to maintain reliability and rapid response for critical infrastructure. You Have:

Requirements

6+ years of experience supporting Windows Systems in an enterprise environment
Experience designing, deploying, and administering VMware vSphere environments such as ESXi or vCenter, supporting enterprise and mission systems
Experience supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions such as VMware Horizon
Knowledge of configuring and maintaining VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, and Storage vMotion
Ability to troubleshoot complex virtualization issues across compute, storage, and network layers
Ability to manage the VM lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, capacity planning, performance tuning, and decommissioning
Ability to troubleshoot complex virtualization issues across compute, storage, and network layers
Ability to support 24x7x365 on-call rotation for responding to critical system outages
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or an IT field

Nice To Haves

Experience with security best practices and adhering to compliance requirements such as NIST, ISO, or GDPR to safeguard sensitive information and ensure data integrity
Experience implementing role-based access control and secure configuration baselines
Ability to apply DoD STIGs, security controls, and security policies to virtualized environments
Ability to support security audits, vulnerability scans, and remediation efforts
Ability to maintain documentation and configuration records for compliance and continuity
VMware Certified Professional, VMware Certified Advanced Professional, NetApp Certified Data Administrator, or NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer Certification