Senior Systems Administrator & VMWare Professional

C3EL; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role requires managing enterprise server environments, administering VMware technologies, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and relevant certifications including VMware Certified Professional and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. This position offers an opportunity to support critical Department of Defense operations.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government issued Secret clearance.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification required.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification required.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification required.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain enterprise servers.
• Administer VMware virtualisation technologies.
• Implement and maintain STIGs for security compliance.
• Manage and support enterprise storage solutions.
• Design backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

VMware virtualisation technologies

Windows server management

UNIX server management

SQL server management

Linux administration

STIG compliance

Disaster recovery solutions

Storage solutions (SAN, iSCSI)

Database administration

Networking technologies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMware vSphere

Brocade fiber channel

Cisco technologies

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional

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Overview

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional

Security Clearance: Secret

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

Description

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise server and virtualization environments supporting critical Department of Defense operations. The Senior Administrator will oversee Windows, UNIX, and SQL systems; manage enterprise storage and virtualization infrastructure; and ensure full compliance with DoD cybersecurity and configuration standards.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Configure, manage, and maintain Windows, UNIX, and SQL servers in an enterprise environment.
• Administer and optimize VMware virtualization technologies, including ESX, ESXi, and vSphere platforms.
• Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure systems meet DoD security compliance requirements.
• Manage and support enterprise storage solutions (SAN, iSCSI, and related technologies).
• Configure and monitor fiber channel networks (Brocade, Cisco, etc.).
• Design and execute backup and disaster recovery solutions for enterprise systems.
• Administer Linux servers and provide scripting or automation support as needed.
• Oversee system performance, patching, and updates in accordance with DoD and organizational policies.
• Support database administration and maintenance activities for SQL environments.
• Maintain system documentation and configuration baselines to ensure operational integrity and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Must possess the following active certifications:
  • DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in server installation, configuration, and management of enterprise systems (Windows, UNIX, SQL, etc.).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in server virtualization technologies (ESX, ESXi, vSphere, etc.).
• Extensive working knowledge of:
  • Storage solutions (SAN, iSCSI, etc.)
  • Linux administration
  • Fiber channel technologies (Brocade, Cisco, etc.)
  • Database administration (SQL)
  • Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application and compliance
  • Networking
  • Disaster recovery solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.