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# Virtualization Administrator

- **Company:** Encode, Inc.
- **Location:** Montgomery County, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cluster Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, VMware ESX Servers, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Routing, Oracle Rac, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Virtualization, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, SC Clearance, Vcenter, Operating System Security, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/virtualization-administrator-encode-inc-6342696

## About the Role

* Five (5) to seven (7) years hands-on experience supporting various vSphere components (vCenter, ESXi, VUM, VUMDS, etc...), and networking concepts (VLANs, routing, etc)
 * Familiarity with server virtualization technologies and SAN/storage concepts (LUNs, HBAs, logical volumes, NFS, iSCSI, etc.
 * In depth experience with server chassis technologies (HP c7000, Cisco UCS)
 * Security hardening experience
 * Working knowledge of OS security best practices and configuring/managing/updating large groups of servers.
 * Experience creating/maintaining high quality, detailed documentation
 * Active Secret clearance
 * CompTIA Security+ and VCP 5/6/7
 * Bachelor's degree or higher

Preferred:

 * Scripting - PowerShell, BASH, python, etc.
 * Clustering Concepts - WFC, Oracle RAC
 * Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines
 * In depth OS knowledge - Windows X, Windows Server 20XX, RHEL/OEL X

## Description

* Assist with implementing new system hardware and software, and provide input for developing local operating procedures and policies as needed
 * Environment monitoring, reacting to time critical situations


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