Mission-Critical VMware & VDI Systems Administrator

Leidos; Florida; On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Systems Administrator at MacDill AFB, FL to support mission critical operations. You will manage both classified and unclassified systems, ensuring reliability and security in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes VMware vSphere, Horizon, VDI, Nutanix AOS, and Windows Server with AD/GP management, requiring an active Secret clearance and DoD IAT Level I or higher. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• DoD IAT Level I or higher, or Security+ / Network+ certification.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, VDI environments.
• Familiarity with Nutanix AOS.
• Experience building and deploying ESXi servers and clusters.
• Experience creating VMware images for Windows Server and Windows 10/11.
• Active Directory and Group Policy management.
• Willingness to travel with a US passport.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain a range of physical and virtual systems.
• Design, plan, and execute system backups and disaster recovery processes.
• Perform daily operations and maintenance of VMware technologies including ESXi, Horizon, vCenter, and vSphere.
• Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions such as Nutanix and Dell platforms.
• Support virtual desktop infrastructure including virtual desktops and connection brokers.
• Build and deploy virtual desktop images using established USMC standard ISOs.
• Apply system patches, updates, and fixes across environments.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance across hardware, software, and network services.
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance and accreditation for all supported systems.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Horizon

vCenter

VDI

Nutanix AOS

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

Zero client

Security+ / DoD IAT

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years

Master’s degree + 2+ years

Tools

Nutanix AOS

ESXi

Job description

Leidos seeks a Systems Administrator at MacDill AFB, FL to support mission critical operations. You will manage both classified and unclassified systems, ensuring reliability and security in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes VMware vSphere, Horizon, VDI, Nutanix AOS, and Windows Server with AD/GP management, requiring an active Secret clearance and DoD IAT Level I or higher. Travel may be required.