Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Virtualization/VMware Systems Administrator , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the virtual infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.

• Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.

• Implement and manage VMware networking components, including distributed switches and VLANs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware technologies, ensuring minimal downtime, to include performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.

• Collaborate with IT teams to design integrated infrastructure solutions aligned with command requirements.

• Mentor junior administrators to enhance team expertise in virtualization technologies.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation for virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.

• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.

• Evaluate and recommend new VMware technologies to enhance system performance and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with DoW security policies, regulations, and best practices.

• Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.

• Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Principal must have:

• Certification: Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).

• Experience: 5+ years of related experience

• Technical skills:

• Proficiency in VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.

• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and practices.

• Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.

• Desired Skills

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP).

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.

• Experience with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or PowerCLI.

• Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.

• Security clearance level: Secret up to TS/SCI clearance required.

• US citizenship required

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 tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#ARMA

#CENTCOMCITS

#GDITPRIORITY

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required