VMWare Systems Administrator

An I2TS 3 VMWare Systems Administrator will: 

• Create and configure VMs with VMware vSphere
• Define and document standard operating procedures
• Assist with capacity forecasting for the virtual environment, including storage resources
• Actively ensure peak levels of systems and infrastructure uptime
• Implement a monitoring platform to gauge the health of key infrastructure
• Provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support
• Work directly with System Owners to resolve issues related to virtual hosting platform
• Responsible for engaging and managing vendor escalations, as required
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades 

Basic Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of virtualization concepts and functional working skills with various virtualization technologies (create/modify virtual machines, create storage groups, snapshot, clone/export, etc.)
• Experience in applying DoD STIGs as related to virtual infrastructure
• Extensive experience with patching virtual infrastructure (ESXi hosts, virtual appliances)
• Client-server support, software and hardware upgrades, advanced troubleshooting
• Good Understanding of basic networking (Routing/Switching/VLANS/Firewalls)
• Extensive experience deploying and maintaining VMware hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines
• Experience in creating and monitoring Resource Pools for Virtual Machines Resource Reservation and Limits.
• Provided level 2 & 3 support and actively involved in the day to day administration of the Virtual Infrastructure
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures
• Create and deploy virtual machines from templates and create snapshots and clones of virtual machines for future deployments.
• Experience deploying both Windows and Linux based servers in a VMware environment
• Experience with various storage technologies: SAN, iSCSI, NAS, NFS
• Must be a motivated self-starter that can take lead of projects, tasks and any challenges that come up 

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Experience with NetApp, HP 3PAR storage solutions
• Experience with Cisco UCS Manager / Cisco Intersight policy and profile configuration.

Certification(s):

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
• Required Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent
• Required Computing Environment certification: VCA
• Desired Computing Environment certification: VCP6/7

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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