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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vmware Administrator - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,997.0 - $159,994.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Information Management, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Storage Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, System Availability, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vcenter, Vmware - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9A0614A793124CC0A3E70D34166E60B2/job/ ## About the Role Must have a fully adjudicated Secret personnel clearance and must be eligible for a Top Secret clearance. -Bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience (preferably in Information Technology, Information Management, or Cyber Security) -Must have a VMware certification or Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification, or previously held Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification, or other functionally relevant, Administrator Role-Based Microsoft certifications -Must be DoD 8570 certified at the IAT-II / IAM-II level, Security+ or higher -Required experience in VMware -Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in operating computer systems -Must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a 24/7 military or governmental IT environment -Prior experience in an engineering data center environment -Must have extensive experience with virtualized environments, hyperconverged infrastructure, backup and recovery applications, desktop services, and a variety of technologies supporting computing capabilities -Demonstrated ability to provide an outstanding customer service experience in a variety of circumstances across all organizational levels -Experience with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory Domain Services, DoW PKI and managing group policies Top Skills' Details -Secret Clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility -Minimum 10 years of employment experience -Must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) -This position requires 2 certifications 1) Must have VCP, AZ 800 or MCSE 2) Security+ or higher Skills: -Hands-On experience administering VMware environments such as vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, ESXi, vSAN -Deploying, maintaining, and configuring VMs -Experience with High Availability (DRS and SRM) -Configuring DNS & DHCP -Experience with Active Directory (User/Group Admin, OU, GPO) Skills Vmware, Virtualization, systems engineering, system administrator, Vmware esxi, high availability, Active directory, Vsphere, Vcenter, DNS, DHCP, OU, GPO Top Skills Details Vmware,Virtualization,systems engineering,system administrator,Vmware esxi,high availability,Active directory,Vsphere,Vcenter,DNS,DHCP,OU,GPO Additional Skills & Qualifications Important Soft Skills: -Self-starter who can hit the ground running -This is a small team, and they do not have the bandwidth or resources to train people up on tools or process ## Description As a Senior Systems Administrator, the individual will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and operating computer systems and servers. In this role, the Systems Administrator will install hardware and software and participate in research and development. In addition, the individual must work proactively to perform the duties necessary to mitigate the disruption of services, by responding to outages and promptly resolving problems. This role requires being on-site 5 days a week. Responsibilities Engaged in the operation and support of computer systems and peripherals for a large-scale government operation providing information technology common services to multiple agency tenant organizations Works on virtualized environments, managing SANs/NAS devices, desktop services, and a variety of technologies supporting computing capabilities Participates in complex operating systems, systems software planning and implementation, and production support activities Interfaces with Contractor and Government personnel, confers with equipment and software vendors Writes, edits, and prepares graphical presentations of technical information Performs other tasks as required by OSC, the program manager and site lead ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)