Systems Administration - Virtualization

Program Overview

About The Role

Responsibilities:

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 compatibility 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 Mentorship:
• 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:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. 12 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Proven experience as a Virtualization Administrator, with a strong focus on VMware technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, distributed switches, and related components.
• Demonstrated ability in performance monitoring, resource optimization, and troubleshooting within a virtual environment.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtualized systems.
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements, including the implementation of STIGs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other IT teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members is a plus.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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