VMWare Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a VMware Administrator to manage a global, mission-critical virtualized environment at a customer site in Falls Church, VA.

The role emphasizes security hardening, 24x7 operations, and scalable infrastructure across compute, storage, and networking. You will implement DISA STIGs, work with cybersecurity teams, and maintain backups, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, and maintaining VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
• Experience and understanding of DISA STIG/SCAP processes and implementation.
• PowerShell or equivalent scripting experience for automation and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain physical and virtual VMware infrastructure.
• Perform scheduled and off-hours maintenance to support 24x7 operations.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs and related security hardening.
• Install, configure, and integrate servers and services associated with the VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Perform backups, restoration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for virtualized servers and services.
• Build and maintain highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Design, build, and configure virtual networks to support enterprise applications and services.
• Provide senior-level support for the maintenance, operation, and configuration of VMware Site Recovery Manager and the VMware vRealize Suite.
• Design, document, test, and implement new virtual services, devices, and configurations.
• Assess and evaluate the current virtual computing infrastructure and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and security enhancements.
• Create and maintain VM templates to support rapid and standardized deployment of virtual machines.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Create, submit, and defend system change requests in accordance with change management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a proactive capacity planning model to support business and mission decisions.

Skills

Client Service

IT Documentation

VMware ESX vSphere

VMware Management

VMware Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

VMware Site Recovery Manager

vRealize Suite

Job description

Job Qualifications

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Client Service, IT Documentation, VMware ESX vSphere, VMware Management, VMware Server Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

As a VMware Administrator supporting a global, mission-critical IT environment, you will be responsible for the stability, security, and performance of a large VMware-based infrastructure. You will apply ITIL-aligned IT Service Management practices to configure, manage, and maintain VMware platforms that host core applications and services across compute, storage, and networking. In this role, you will implement and maintain DISA STIGs for ESXi, virtual machines, and vCenter; perform scheduled and off-hours maintenance to support 24x7 operations; and ensure reliable backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of virtualized systems. Partnering closely with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams, you will build highly available clusters and virtual networks, support enterprise tools such as VMware Site Recovery Manager and the vRealize Suite, and create documentation, templates, and capacity plans that enable the environment to scale, modernize, and continuously improve.

HOW A VMWARE ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Configure, manage, and maintain physical and virtual VMware infrastructure.
• Perform scheduled and off-hours maintenance to support 24x7 operations of a large VMware environment in accordance with established procedures and best practices.
• Implement and maintain ESXi, VM, and vCenter DISA STIGs and related security hardening.
• Install, configure, and integrate servers and services associated with the VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Perform backups, restoration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for virtualized servers and services.
• Build and maintain highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Design, build, and configure virtual networks to support enterprise applications and services.
• Provide senior-level support for the maintenance, operation, and configuration of VMware Site Recovery Manager and the VMware vRealize Suite.
• Design, document, test, and implement new virtual services, devices, and configurations.
• Assess and evaluate the current virtual computing infrastructure and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and security enhancements.
• Create and maintain VM templates to support rapid and standardized deployment of virtual machines.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Create, submit, and defend system change requests in accordance with change management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a proactive capacity planning model to support business and mission decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor’s degree, technical training or certification 3+ years of relevant experience as a VMware Administrator.

Required Technical Skills: Hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, and maintaining VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter). Experience and understanding of DoW DISA STIG/SCAP processes and implementation. PowerShell or equivalent scripting experience for automation and configuration management.

Required Skills and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and effectively multi-task in a dynamic environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with cross-functional technical teams.

Certifications: Must meet DoW IAT Level II IA and baseline certification requirements at start date (e.g., CompTIA Security+ ce or higher). VMware certification (e.g., VCP) required or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe, as defined by management or contract requirements.

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance required at time of interview. Candidate must maintain an active clearance as a condition of employment.

Location / Work Environment: Primary work location is on the customer site. Up to 2 days of telework per week may be authorized after approximately 45 days of successful on-site performance, subject to management and government approval. Position may be adjusted to full-time on-site at any time based on mission or customer direction.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tools that identify career paths and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off. Community: An award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Salary Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Working Hours and Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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