Senior VDI & VMware Administrator - DoD Secure Ops

Akima Infrastructure Services; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 147,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a System Administrator (VDI SME) to manage 300+ VMs across VOEs with stringent DoD security controls. You will ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability, leveraging VMware vCenter, Horizon View, ESXi, and storage solutions like Rubrik/Cohesity/Pure Storage.

Expect STIG compliance, DoD PKI, and ESS integration. Responsibilities include monitoring logs, handling ServiceNow tickets, COOP planning, SOP maintenance, and monthly status reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold active TS clearance and be eligible for SCI.
• Must meet intermediate proficiency per DoDM 8410.03.
• Must have at least three years of VMWare vCenter & Horizon View experience.
• Must secure VMWare and Windows Desktop systems in a DoD environment.
• Must be VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) 6 or later in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, update, and secure OSes and apps using VMware tools and storage platforms.
• Monitor security/performance logs, manage ServiceNow tickets, and participate in technical meetings.
• Create and update VOE SOPs; provide monthly status reports on accomplishments and issues.
• Support after-hours/weekend outages and ensure VOE security and COOP readiness.

Skills

VMware vCenter

Horizon View

ESXi

STIG compliance

DoD PKI

Security Technical Implementation

ServiceNow

COOP

VDI administration

VCP-DTM certification

TS clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rubrik

Cohesity

Pure Storage

vCOPS

vRO

Tintri

Job description

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a System Administrator (VDI SME) to manage 300+ VMs across VOEs with stringent DoD security controls. You will ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability, leveraging VMware vCenter, Horizon View, ESXi, and storage solutions like Rubrik/Cohesity/Pure Storage.

Expect STIG compliance, DoD PKI, and ESS integration. Responsibilities include monitoring logs, handling ServiceNow tickets, COOP planning, SOP maintenance, and monthly status reporting.