Space-Grade VMware & Virtualization Administrator

Amentum; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a System Administrator Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role focuses on designing and implementing a new virtualization environment, building VMware infrastructure, and migrating existing systems while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years of VMware and Linux/Windows administration, DoD-friendly security practices, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years administering VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, blade servers and storage arrays.
• 3+ years administrating Windows Server, Active Directory, and SCCM.
• 3+ years administering enterprise Linux environments.
• Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts and practices.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills for design and testing.
• Familiarity with securing servers in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Experience migrating from standalone to virtualized environments.
• Experience with system security best practices.
• Experience administering servers in 24/7 mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Some travel (<10%).
• Security+ or DoD 8140 certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Willing to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new virtualization environment for the space launch ranges.
• Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new virtualization environment.
• Build, configure and maintain VMware clients, servers, and architecture.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations.
• Collaborate with system engineers to migrate existing systems into the virtualization environment.
• Provide hands on support for virtualization environment.
• Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.
• Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

SCCM

Linux administration

Security best practices

24x7 operation

DoD clearance readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field

Tools

Blade servers

Storage arrays

VMware Horizon

SCCM

Job description

Amentum is seeking a System Administrator Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role focuses on designing and implementing a new virtualization environment, building VMware infrastructure, and migrating existing systems while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years of VMware and Linux/Windows administration, DoD-friendly security practices, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.