Trace Systems Inc. · 9 hours ago
VMware ESXI Administrator
Portsmouth, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTrace Systems Inc. is dedicated to supporting and defending national security interests, and they are seeking a VMware ESXI Administrator to enhance the network capabilities at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The role involves providing expertise in VMware architecture, supporting virtualized infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise in VMware architecture to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of a secure, scalable, and compliant virtualized infrastructure and enterprise Microsoft Windows environment
Support both production and development environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and adherence to strict US Government cybersecurity requirements
Architect, coordinate, and implement VMware/Broadcom virtualization solutions included in the VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) suite to include: ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, Aria Operations, and any future virtualization technologies included in the software suite
Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, system monitoring, and optimization
Design and support disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) configurations
Evaluate and support VMware upgrades, patches, and security hardening
Administer and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including Group Policies, OU structures, domain trusts, DNS, and DHCP
Provide recommendations on directory service design and best practices for security, replication, and object management
Manage and troubleshoot SharePoint services, including Search, User Profile Service, Managed Metadata, and Workflow Manager. Monitor and analyze ESXI host hardware and software resources including system logs for issues; recommending and implementing solutions that correct and improve conditions and optimize efficiency of the system
Ensure the application of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements to ESXI hosts and effectively communicate configuration details and compliance statuses to other administrators
Build and install computer infrastructure, which encompasses hardware, servers, and virtual machines, using a VMware environment such as vSphere
Verify all ESXI hosts adhere to applicable IA policies and regulations (e.g. Department of Energy/ Naval Reactors) regarding system/network security; and that all required security configurations and controls are properly implemented and protection is commensurate with the assigned National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) IA Level
Qualification
Required
Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in designing, deploying, and implementing VMware infrastructure components, as well as in-depth knowledge of Windows domain deployment, management, and configuration as it pertains to managing VMware infrastructure and desktop environment components
Designing, deploying, and implementing VMware infrastructure components, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools, with hands-on expertise in maintaining virtualized environments that support high availability, resource optimization, and secure operations in both development and production settings
Managing Microsoft Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory deployment, Group Policy configuration, and DNS/DHCP services, with a strong understanding of integration and interaction with VMware infrastructure
Creating and administering virtual desktop environments (e.g., Horizon View), virtual machine templates, snapshots, and virtual networking to ensure system stability, scalability, and performance
Configuring and provisioning storage systems (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, VMFS), and performing patch management, data backup, and disaster recovery planning in virtualized environments
Performing capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to identify and resolve infrastructure issues proactively
Following formal change management processes and maintaining comprehensive documentation in accordance with organizational standards
Communicating effectively with stakeholders and supporting the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects and operational goals
Preferred
VCP in Cloud Foundation preferred
Microsoft server certification desired
Security+ desired
Company
Trace Systems Inc.
Trace Systems Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Hilton
COO
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