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# VMware System Administrator

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Windows Servers, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Storage Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, SC Clearance, Vcenter, Veeam, Vmware
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4e9f5b3b-e572-468f-9dea-4e884d7ac84f

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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