VMware System Administrator

• We are seeking an experienced VMware Systems Administrator to support a secure enterprise virtualization environment at NDU. The role involves administering vSphere/ESXi infrastructure, keeping systems patched and hardened to DISA STIG standards, and supporting backup and disaster recovery., * Administer and maintain VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments, including HA, DRS, vMotion, storage, and networking
• Perform ESXi and vCenter patching and upgrades using Lifecycle Manager
• Provision and manage virtual machines, templates, and capacity planning
• Implement and maintain DISA STIG hardening and compliance for ESXi, vCenter, and VMs
• Support backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell/PowerCLI
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with Windows Server and application teams
• Maintain documentation and meet security and compliance requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Engineering, with hands-on VMware experience
• Strong knowledge of vSphere/ESXi/vCenter administration
• Experience with DISA STIGs and
• system hardening
• Experience with PowerShell/PowerCLI scripting
• Active Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE (IAT Level II) and a Computing Environment certification, both current

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware VCP-DCV or VCAP-DCV
• Experience with vSAN, NSX, or Veeam
• Windows Server and Active Directory experience
• Experience in a DoD or federal environment.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial