Defense Engineering Inc. (DEi) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for VMWare Virtualization to support our long-term contract located at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA
DEi is a leading small IT business leader in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. DEi combines experience and innovative ideas to provide our clients with the right solution with the right people at the right time. We are a proven IT services and solutions provider for full-life-lifecycle engineering of network, storage, cyber security, communication and policy compliance needs. We focus on delivering IT solutions to meet complex technological and business challenges within mission-critical enterprises.
In addition to the traditional full-time employee benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays, DEi also offers Education and professional Certification Reimbursement, Gym Membership reimbursement, Mass Transit and Parking benefits.
Job Category: Information Technology VMWare Senior Administrator
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA US
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
TS/SCI
US Citizenship
Certifications (Baseline)
- 8570 Baseline Active IAT Level II (Minimum of one)
- Security+ CE
- CySA+
- GICSP
- GSEC
- SSCP
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree
Schedule: Full-time
Potential for Teleworking: Situational
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Job Description
This role will be instrumental in supporting the agency’s mission to counter and prevent emerging global threats.
As the Virtualization / VMware Administrator, you will be accountable for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization’s virtual infrastructure, focusing on VMware technologies. This role will involve managing virtual machines for servers, desktops, and networking components critical to the operations of our enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple physical sites.
- Configure and manage core Omnissa VDI components including connection brokers, gateways, profile management, and load balancing.
- Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI environments.
- Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.
- Work with infrastructure teams to integrate VDI solutions with network, storage, and security frameworks.
- Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.
- Implement and manage VMware networking components such as distributed switches and VLANs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
- Work with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with virtualization technologies and align with command requirements.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
- Evaluate and recommend new VMware technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency.
- Support projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
- Work with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to virtualization technologies.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting VMware vSphere infrastructure.
- Experience with VMware technologies including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.
- Experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs.
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSlogix.
- Experience Dell Wyse client management.
- Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for virtualization tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
- ITIL 5 Foundation Certification
- Prior work with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or PowerCLI for automation tasks.
- Prior work within the Department of War and familiarity with its IT environment
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@dei.net