Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the virtual infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

Requirements

Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Technical skills: Proficiency in VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.
Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and practices.
Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required.
US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP).
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
Experience with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or PowerCLI.
Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.
Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.
Implement and manage VMware networking components, including distributed switches and VLANs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware technologies, ensuring minimal downtime, to include performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
Collaborate with IT teams to design integrated infrastructure solutions aligned with command requirements.
Mentor junior administrators to enhance team expertise in virtualization technologies.
Develop and maintain documentation for virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.
Evaluate and recommend new VMware technologies to enhance system performance and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with DoD security policies, regulations, and best practices.
Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.