DoD Systems Administrator - Windows & VMware Expert

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator to support DoD infrastructure, including Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and storage systems. You will manage AD, backups, and security compliance, while creating documentation and environment diagrams for ongoing operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams; an active clearance and DoD experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server OS and roles (file/print, IIS, DHCP, SQL).
• VMware ESXi/vCenter enterprise environment experience.
• Experience with DoD environment and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong documentation and knowledge base writing skills.
• Active Secret clearance and DoD 8140 IAT-II certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers and peripherals per DoD standards.
• Administer Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022) and roles including IIS, DHCP, SQL.
• Manage production environments using VMware ESXi/vCenter and AD Group Policy.
• Perform daily system monitoring and ensure hardware/server resource availability.
• Configure backups and retention policies; maintain documentation and diagrams.
• Apply DISA STIGs/SCAP tools for vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Develop knowledge base articles and installation/environment diagrams.
• Respond to incidents via ticketing system and follow change control processes.
• Provide support for Windows 10/11 desktop systems.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Active Directory

PowerShell

Networking concepts

Documentation

Education

Active Secret security clearance

DoD 8140 IAT-II certification

Tools

Commvault

Veritas backup

VMware ESXi

Microsoft Windows Server

PowerShell

Tenable Security Center

SolarWinds

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator to support DoD infrastructure, including Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and storage systems. You will manage AD, backups, and security compliance, while creating documentation and environment diagrams for ongoing operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams; an active clearance and DoD experience are highly valued.