Systems Administrator - Virtualization

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a System Administrator - Virtualization to maintain and optimize the virtual infrastructure supporting GCC missions in the United States. You will administer the virtual operating environment, design, test, and implement solutions across sites.

Responsibilities include deploying VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VMs, managing networks with distributed switches, performing upgrades, and ensuring security with DoD STIGs. DoD Secret Clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent required; DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and security standards.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across sites.
• Coordinate with IT to implement integrated infrastructure solutions meeting command requirements.
• Configure VMware networking, including distributed switches and VLANs.
• Plan upgrades and transition from testing to production.
• Monitor performance, resource usage, and system availability.
• Provide technical support for virtualization users.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery for virtual machines.
• Ensure DoD STIGs compliance across the virtual environment.
• Support security projects to improve virtualization capabilities.
• Develop and maintain detailed virtualization documentation.
• Evaluate new VMware technologies and mentor junior staff.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

BS/BA Degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a System Administrator - Virtualization

As a Virtualization Administrator at Peraton, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the virtual infrastructure that supports the mission-critical operations of the GCC. You will administer, develop, test, implement, and maintain the virtual operating environment and its related software. This role involves establishing standards for between hardware and software, troubleshooting complex system and networking problems, and recommending upgrades based on performance data. Your work will directly impact the stability, security, and efficiency of our virtualized systems. This position differs from an Operating Systems Programmer as it does not involve altering the operating system's software code.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation:

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement integrated infrastructure solutions that align with command requirements.
• Implement and manage VMware networking components, including distributed switches and VLANs.
• Schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades, coordinating the transition from test to production environments.

System Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to VMware technologies, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems, to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Provide technical support for system users.

Security and Recovery:

• Implement and manage comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.
• Ensure the virtual environment is compliant with DoD security policies, regulations, and best practices by implementing and maintaining STIGs.
• Support projects aimed at enhancing the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.

Documentation and Mentor-ship:

• Develop and maintain clear, detailed documentation for virtualization architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new VMware technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency. Mentor junior administrators to enhance the team's overall expertise in virtualization technologies.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 2 years w/BS/BA Degree OR 4 years of experience w/an Associates Degree OR 6 years of experience w/o BS/BA
• DoD Secret Clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.