CareerPlan

VMware Systems Administrator

USAFull-time$77k–$143k2026-10-22 → 2026-10-23
Security clearance required

Core

Design, implement, secure, administer, and maintain enterprise VMware virtual infrastructure and Windows-based services for U.S. government missions.

Role type

Senior IC VMware Systems Administrator

Builds

Secure, hardened virtualization environments supporting Windows Server workloads and identity services

Domain

Defense/Security, Virtualization, Windows Server

Required skills

VMware vSphere, vSAN, vMotion, HA/DRS, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, PKI, Group Policy, STIG/CIS hardening, PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python

Preferred skills

VCAP certification, MCSA/MCSE, advanced scripting/automation, complex troubleshooting

Technologies

vSphere, vSAN, vCenter, ESXi, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, STIG, CIS Benchmarks, PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize VMware vSphere environments including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server; Administer and troubleshoot clustered environments using vSAN, vMotion, and DRS; Implement and validate STIG-compliant configurations for ESXi and Windows systems; Design and deploy virtual infrastructure solutions encompassing clusters and shared storage; Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to maintain secure enterprise environments.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC