Onsite DoD Server Lead — VMware & OpenShift Expert

IGNITE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IGNITE in Huntsville, AL seeks a Server Lead to direct administration and lifecycle support for server and virtualization environments. The role focuses on secure, highly available systems for classified and unclassified missions, with on-site requirements and strong leadership responsibilities.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of systems admin experience, VMware expertise, and DoD-aligned qualifications. Travel and after-hours support may be required as part of mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior/lead systems administration experience.
• Experience directing technical activities and long-term planning.
• Expert in installing and hardening server OS and infra software.
• Experience leading secure, high-availability enterprise operations.
• VMware virtualization and Windows/Linux administration expertise.
• Knowledge of OpenShift/container infra, VDI, AD/federation, storage, backups, monitoring, patching, STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems administration across classified and unclassified networks.
• Mentor administrators, review changes, supervise performance.
• Install, configure, harden, patch, monitor, and sustain servers and VMs.
• Ensure 24/7 availability, capacity planning, and performance.
• Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and architecture teams.
• Manage backups, DR planning, and incident response.

Skills

VMware virtualization

Windows administration

Linux administration

Leadership

Incident response

Security best practices

On-site support

DoD 8140/DCWF-aligned qualification

Education

MA/MS

BA/BS with 12+ years experience

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Podman

Docker

Ansible

Quay/Harbor

Horizon

Windows Server

SQL Server

IIS

PowerShell

Job description

IGNITE in Huntsville, AL seeks a Server Lead to direct administration and lifecycle support for server and virtualization environments. The role focuses on secure, highly available systems for classified and unclassified missions, with on-site requirements and strong leadership responsibilities.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of systems admin experience, VMware expertise, and DoD-aligned qualifications. Travel and after-hours support may be required as part of mission-critical operations.