System Administrator Professional

PAE Government Services Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a virtualization engineer to design and implement a new virtualization environment for space launch ranges, while coordinating subcontractors and migrating existing systems. The role demands hands-on VMware administration and cross-team collaboration for mission-critical IT operations.

You will develop procedures, ensure security and compliance, and support 24x7 operations in a DoD-regulated environment, with occasional travel and potential after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, MIS, or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Blade servers and Storage arrays
• 3+ years administration of Windows server, Domain administration and SCCM
• 3+ years administration of enterprise Linux environments
• Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts, practices and procedures
• Analytical and creative problem solving for design and testing of systems
• Familiarity with securing server environments in a regulated industry
• Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure
• Experience transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments
• Experience with system security and best practices
• Experience administering server environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment
• The ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Some travel <10%
• Must obtain DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship required
• Current Security+ or other DoD 8140 Certification or ability to obtain within six months

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 administration

VMware Horizons

Blade servers & Storage arrays

Windows Server administration

SCCM (System Center Configuration Mgr)

Enterprise Linux administration

Security best practices

24x7x365 mission-critical IT support

DoD 8140 certification readiness

DoD Secret clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Job description

Key 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or related field or a combination of education and experience.

3+ years of experience administering VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Blade servers and Storage arrays

3+ years of experience in the administration of Microsoft environments including windows server, Domain administration and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)

3+ years of experience in the administration of enterprise Linux environments

Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts, practices and procedures

Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design and testing of systems

Familiarity with securing server environments in a regulated industry

Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure

Experience in transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments

Experience with system security and best practices

Experience administering server environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment

The ability to lift 30 lbs.

Some travel may be required (less than 10%)

Current Security+ or other DoD 8140 Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date

The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Applicable Certifications, preferred: VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certifications (MCSE/MCSA) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE)

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $80,000 – $100,000 annually.

Compensation Details: 100,000

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/20/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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