Systems Administrator (VM Ware)

Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required. May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Provides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Prepares or ensures that appropriate documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience) Clearance required: TS/SCI Required Skills and Experience *

• Must have current CompTIA Security+ CE and 1 of the following certifications: MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert), or LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Admin)
• Experience as a system administrator in a mid to large Windows environment
• Experience with Active Directory
• Be able to perform daily system health checks
• Experience installing software on Windows Servers
• Experience troubleshooting in a Window environment
• Experience developing standard operating procedures to perform system functions
• General understanding of network tools i.e. Infoblox, Solarwinds
• Strong Linux administrator background
• Administrative work within an ESXI environment: + o Patching and Updating o Deploying and managing VMs’ resources + o Understanding of High-Availability, Dynamic Resource Scheduler, and vMotion o Management of Virtual Networking utilizing Distributed Virtual Switches (DVS) + o Perform periodic backups of vSphere Infrastructure

Preferred Skills and Experience *

• Service Now Knowledge
• Excellent written/verbal communications skills
• Proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders and collaborate with other team members
• Administrative work within Nutanix AHV Environment
• General knowledge back-up technologies

• General understanding of government processes for Infrastructure maintenance + o HYCU o Pure Storage + o Nutanix Objects

• Management of offline Linux-based repository