Virtualization Administrator VMWare

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

SarelaTech is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Virtualization (VMWare) Administrator to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the Integrated Information Technology Support Services (I3TS) contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing IT efficiency, security, and mission effectiveness by designing, implementing, and maintaining a resilient and secure network infrastructure and be responsible for installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware.

IMPACT: Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas. Manages large projects or processes with moderate impact on the achievement of sub-family results.

COMPLEXITY: Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple area or disciplines. Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve functional objectives.

COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, etc.). Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.

LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE: Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

As the Virtualization / VMware Administrator, you will be accountable for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's virtual infrastructure, focusing on VMware technologies. This role will involve managing virtual machines for servers, desktops, and networking components critical to the operations of our enterprise environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtualization / VMware Administrator with demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and managing VMware environments. You will:

Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple physical sites.

Configure and manage core Omnissa VDI components including connection brokers, gateways, profile management, and load balancing.

Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI environments.

Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.

Work with infrastructure teams to integrate VDI solutions with network, storage, and security frameworks.

Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.

Implement and manage VMware networking components such as distributed switches and VLANs.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.

Work with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with virtualization technologies and align with command requirements.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.

Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.

Develop and maintain documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.

Evaluate and recommend new VMware technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency.

Support projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.

Work with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to virtualization technologies.

Required Qualifications

BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Current Top Secret/SCI clearance

Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting VMware vSphere infrastructure.

Experience with VMware technologies including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.

Experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs.

Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSlogix.

Experience Dell Wyse client management.

Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, practices, and procedures.

Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for virtualization tasks.

Desired Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

ITIL 5 Foundation Certification

Prior work with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or PowerCLI for automation tasks.

Prior work within the Department of War and familiarity with its IT environments.