Windows and VMware Server Administrator

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Windows and VMware Server Administrator to provide operational support for the customer enterprise environment, focusing on Windows Server and VMware infrastructure.

The role covers provisioning, maintenance, and automation, plus documentation and 24/7 on-call duties. Strong scripting in PowerShell and knowledge of MECM/VMware are required, along with US citizenship for clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience, or HS Diploma with 9+ years of experience.
• Experience supporting physical, virtual (VMware), and cloud compute environments.
• Experience with MECM and VMware vSphere for operational support.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and provisioning.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain agency clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain virtualization infrastructure including provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and automation.
• Maintain systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for supported systems.
• Maintain environment stability via regular hardware/software patching and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance of all hardware, equipment, and configurations.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to technologies to meet organizational plans.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

VMware vSphere

MECM

Windows Server

VMware vRealize Suite

ServiceNow

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS/BA

HS Diploma

Tools

VMware

Windows Server OS

Job description

Job Locations

US

Requisition Information

• Requisition ID: 2026-171559
• Position Category: Information Technology
• Clearance: Agency Clearance

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for an experienced Windows and VMware Server Administrator to provide operational support for the customer enterprise environment.

This role provides daily operational and project support for the customer Windows server and VMware environment.

What you will do:

• Will maintain virtualization infrastructure including provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, automation
• Maintenance of systems, hardware, software, and related infrastructure
• Create and maintain technical documentation for supported systems.
• Maintain stability of environment by performing regularly scheduled maintenance (hardware/software) patching and upgrades.
• Responsible for compliance of all assigned hardware, equipment, and configurations.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to existing technologies and new technologies relevant to meeting the strategic and tactical plans of the organization.

Position is 8-5 ET and requires participating in a 24/7 on-call schedule.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA or 9 years with a HS Diploma
• 5 years of hands‑on experience with complete compute infrastructure supporting physical, virtual (VMware), and cloud (public, hybrid) compute environments, with equivalent
• Experience providing operational support for virtualized and on‑premise environments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and VMware vSphere.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Demonstrated experience using VMware vSphere, Windows OS, and VMware vRealize Suite.
• Strong cross‑functional troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills; role requires professional collaboration with customers and other service providers.
• 5 years of hands‑on PowerShell scripting experience, including automation of administrative tasks, infrastructure provisioning, and systems management in Windows and VMware environments.
• Experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing systems.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with storage, network technologies, connectivity, protocols, and security.
• Experience in a federal or regulated industry environment, with familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, STIGs or FedRAMP compliance frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., vRealize Operations, SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS/Azure Administrator, or CompTIA Security+.
• Mature professional, highly motivated, self‑starter with clear verbal and written communication skills.

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.