Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator

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.

Primary 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.

Secondary Responsibilities

• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Principal must have:

• 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.

• Desired Skills

• 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.

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required.

• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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