Virtualization Administrator

IBR•Alexandria, VA

17d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let’s Make It Real! The Virtualization Administrator must be able to meet the key criteria below: Location: Hybrid-Remote. The role will require travel, as needed to NCUA locations located in Alexandria & Sterling, VA; Phoenix & Tempe, AZ, and Austin, TX. Minimal travel is anticipated and otherwise role is able to be performed remotely. Years’ Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in virtualization administration Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent professional experience Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the National Credit Union Administration. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance. Employment Type: Full Time Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone. Key Skills: Virtualization Administrator with focus on VMware, Hyper-V and other similar technologies Experience managing and troubling shooting VMware vSphere environments. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification preferred Position Overview As a Virtualization Administrator at IBR, you will play a key role in providing support in managing and maintaining the virtualized IT infrastructure to ensure its stability, performance, and security for the National Credit Union Administration program. The role involves oversight of the on-prem hardware infrastructure (e.g., servers and storage), the on-prem hypervisor environment (e.g., VMWare, vSphere), and CSP infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
3+ years of professional experience in Virtualization administration with focus on VMware, Hyper-V, and other similar technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Will require travel, as needed to NCUA locations which may include the below for installing and maintaining physical equipment (i.g., network firewall, server, storage, uninterruptable power supplies. Minimal travel is anticipated, and majority of support will be remote.
Alexandria, VA
Sterling, VA
Austin, TX
Tempe, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Experience managing and troubling shooting VMware vSphere environments.
Experience supporting virtualization infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
Experience with overseeing on-prem hardware infrastructure (e.g., servers and storage), the on-prem hypervisor environment (e.g., VMWare, vSphere), and CSP infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.
Experience overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs), virtual infrastructure, and physical infrastructure (including rack mounting and hardware configuration).
Experience monitoring the performance of virtual environments and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient operation.
Experience diagnosing and resolving issues related to virtualization, including VM performance, connectivity, and security.
Experience with the automation of infrastructure deployment and the integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with the automation of IT administration and server provisioning using tools such as: Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, Azure CLI PowerShell and VMWare PowerCLI Terraform or similar IaC tools
Experience integrating infrastructure management tools with APIs to enable deployment of Infrastructure as Code integrated into CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Customer service driven
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be detail oriented

Nice To Haves

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain NCUA’s virtualized IT infrastructure to ensure its stability, performance, and security.
Administer both on-prem and cloud hosted environments, resolving virtualization-related issues, and supporting agency IT initiatives
The role involves oversight of the on-prem hardware infrastructure (e.g., servers and storage), the on-prem hypervisor environment (e.g., VMWare, vSphere), and CSP infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.
Contribute to the automation of infrastructure deployment and the integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into CI/CD pipelines.
Providing technical support for existing and emerging virtualization technologies and assisting with planning and execution of related technology projects and initiatives.
Overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs), virtual infrastructure, and physical infrastructure (including rack mounting and hardware configuration).
Monitoring the performance of virtual environments and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient operation.
Diagnosing and resolving issues related to virtualization, including VM performance, connectivity, and security.
Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments.
Ensuring the security of virtual environments by applying patches, updates, and mandatory/recommended security configurations.
Maintaining detailed documentation of virtualization configurations, procedures, and policies.
Working closely with other IT teams to support virtualization needs and integrate virtual solutions with other systems.
Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.

Benefits

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401k matching
Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
Wellness incentives
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance