Senior Systems Administrator & VMWare Professional

C3EL; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role involves the configuration and maintenance of enterprise server environments, especially focusing on VMware and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Candidates must have a Secret clearance and significant experience with server management and virtualization technologies. This position offers a chance to support critical operations with the Department of Defense.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum six years of experience in enterprise systems management.
• Experience with server virtualization technologies (VMware).

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Windows, UNIX, and SQL servers.
• Administer VMware virtualization technologies.
• Ensure DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Design backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Windows server management

UNIX server management

SQL server management

VMware virtualization technologies

Storage solutions (SAN, iSCSI)

Linux administration

Disaster recovery solutions

Database administration (SQL)

Networking knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ESX

ESXi

vSphere

Brocade technologies

Cisco technologies

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator & VMware Professional

Security Clearance: Secret

Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI

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

C3EL seeks 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

• 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

• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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

• Experience supporting DoDIN enterprise systems engineering or similar large-scale DoD network environments.

Education

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