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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware and Windows Server Administrator - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Windows Servers, Nagios, Windows PowerShell, Storage Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Computer Network Technologies, Containerization, Tanzu, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SolarWinds (Software), Nutanix, Splunk, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18463086?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18463086%2FVmware-Windows-Server-Administrator-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 with a HS diploma. * Hands-on experience with complete compute infrastructure supporting physical, virtual (VMware), and cloud (public, hybrid) compute environments, with equivalent experience providing operational support for virtualized environments using VMware vSphere. * Hands-on experience with Windows Server Operating Systems. * Demonstrated experience using VMware vSphere, Windows OS, and VMware vRealize Suite. * Create and maintain technical documentation for supported systems. * Strong cross-functional troubleshooting skills. * Strong communication skills; role requires professional collaboration with the customer and other service providers. * 8 years of hands-on PowerShell scripting experience, including automation of administrative tasks, infrastructure provisioning, and systems management in Windows and VMware environments. * Experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing systems * Must be a US Citizen * Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance, * Work experience with storage, network technologies, connectivity, protocols, and security. * Experience with HCI platforms (e.g., VMware vSAN, Nutanix) and familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, VMWare Tanzu). * Experience in a federal or regulated industry environment, with familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, STIGs or FedRAMP compliance frameworks. * Experience with infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., vRealize Operations, SolarWinds, Splunk). * Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator, or CompTIA Security+. * Mature professional, highly motivated, self-starter with clear verbal and written communication skills. ## Description Peraton is looking for an experienced VMware and Windows Server Administrator to provide operational support for the customer's enterprise environment. This role provides daily operational and project support for the customer's Windows server and VMware environment. Position is 8-5 ET and requires participating in a 24/7 on-call schedule. 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