B4 Virtualization Administrator

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Professional development & training

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Virtualization Administrator to build and manage VMware-based infrastructure for multi-user environments. You will design, deploy, and optimize vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi, and manage Windows Server OS, domain architecture, and Active Directory.

Candidates should hold a degree with 6–8+ years of experience, IAM Level I cert, and be eligible for an active DoD Secret clearance with SAP access. Onsite, full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or master's with 6+ years).
• IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or equivalent required.
• VMware virtualization design experience (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• Windows Server OS and Active Directory administration experience.
• DoD Secret clearance eligibility to start and SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Build, architect, and design enterprise virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator, managing Windows Server OS, domain architecture, and Active Directory.
• Design and implement VM provisioning, clustering, HA, DRS, and vMotion configurations.
• Maintain smooth operation of all virtual and physical infrastructure.
• Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software needs for virtualization solutions.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Install, patch, monitor, and resolve problems for ESXi hosts and vCenter.

Skills

VMware vSphere

VMware vCenter

ESXi

Windows Server OS

Active Directory

Security+ CE (IAM I)

PowerShell scripting

DoD 8570 cert

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma + experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware vCenter

ESXi

PowerShell

AD tools

HBSS/Splunk monitoring

Job description

Job#: 3045498

Job Description:

B4 Virtualization Administrator

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance, SAP program

Role Overview

We are seeking a well-qualified Virtualization Administrator to join a dynamic team of technical professionals. The selected candidate will be responsible for building, architecting, and designing VMware-based virtual infrastructure for multi-user, multi-enclave networks. This role requires managing Windows Server operating systems, domain architecture, and Active Directory.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, architect, and design enterprise virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator, managing Windows Server operating systems, domain architecture, and Active Directory.
• Design and implement virtual machine provisioning, resource allocation, clustering, high availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vMotion configurations.
• Maintain smooth operation of all virtual and physical computer infrastructure.
• Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software needs for virtualization solutions.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve the performance and reliability of the virtual environment.
• Install, upgrade, patch, monitor, and resolve problems for ESXi hosts and vCenter.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience, or an Associate's degree and 10 years of experience. A High School diploma or equivalent with additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
• IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated experience building, architecting, and designing VMware virtualization environments (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Must be able to obtain an active DOD Secret clearance prior to start date, and SAP Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an IS-related field.
• VMware certification (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP) with experience on current versions.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Horizon VDI, vSAN, or NSX.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within specific information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Enterprise server management and infrastructure design experience.
• Understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Knowledge of Windows AD, LDAP, and SAN/NAS storage systems.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring tools (e.g., HBSS, SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, or Bash) for automation and provisioning.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with the Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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