Windows/VMware ESXi Administrator (5803)

SMX•Patuxent River, MD, MD

10d•$100,000 - $146,100•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Windows/VMware ESXi Administrator to support enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration operations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The role maintains, secures, and troubleshoots Windows-based systems, VMware virtualization environments, and supporting infrastructure services in a Department of Defense enterprise environment. The administrator contributes to the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems, working independently to resolve technical challenges and coordinating with multiple technical teams. The position supports Windows Server and Windows 11, Microsoft infrastructure services, VMware ESXi and vCenter, system maintenance and patching, cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability remediation, backup and recovery, incident response, and technical documentation. The role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD, and requires a Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance.
Security+ CE certification or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 qualification.
Experience administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server environments.
Experience supporting Windows 11 in an enterprise environment.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related Microsoft infrastructure services.
Hands-on experience supporting VMware ESXi virtualization environments.
Familiarity with VMware vCenter administration and virtual machine management.
Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting.
Experience with system patching, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration management.
Knowledge of DoD STIG requirements, system hardening, and cybersecurity compliance practices.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple systems and infrastructure components.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting technical activities and coordinating across technical teams.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support operational requirements in a mission-focused environment.
Ability to work on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other Linux-based operating systems.
Experience with VMware vSphere and advanced vCenter management capabilities.
Familiarity with ACAS vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation.
Experience implementing and validating DoD STIG configurations.
Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Terraform, Packer, and Git.
Experience supporting enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
Knowledge of virtualization performance optimization, resource management, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
Familiarity with enterprise storage technologies and their integration with virtualized environments.
Experience supporting infrastructure modernization, system migrations, and technical improvement initiatives.
Experience working within DoD, Navy, or other government enterprise IT environments.
Familiarity with IT service management processes, including incident, change, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Windows 11 operating systems in an enterprise environment.
Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Network Policy Server (NPS).
Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, virtual machines, and associated virtualization infrastructure.
Support VMware vCenter operations, including virtual machine provisioning, configuration, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
Perform routine system maintenance, patching, configuration changes, and upgrades.
Investigate and resolve technical issues involving operating systems, authentication services, network connectivity, virtualization platforms, and supporting infrastructure.
Implement and maintain secure system configurations in accordance with DoD STIGs and applicable cybersecurity requirements.
Support vulnerability identification, remediation, and validation, including reviewing and resolving ACAS findings.
Monitor system health, resource utilization, and performance, and recommend corrective actions.
Support system backup, recovery, and restoration activities.
Coordinate troubleshooting and system changes with cybersecurity, networking, and infrastructure teams.
Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational records.
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration efforts.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, streamline administration, and reduce recurring technical issues.
Support additional infrastructure administration and operational requirements as assigned.