VMware Administrator

VMware Administrator

Location: Remote

Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior VMware Administrator with 3 5 years of experience supporting VMware virtualization environments. The ideal candidate will assist with VMware infrastructure administration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and day-to-day operations while working closely with senior engineers and IT teams.

Responsibilities

Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
Create, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines and host infrastructure.
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.
Perform patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery support.
Troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, storage, and virtualization issues.
Maintain technical documentation and support ticket resolution.

Requirements

3 5 years of experience in systems administration or virtualization support.
Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Strong troubleshooting and customer support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

VMware VCTA or VCP certification.
Experience with PowerShell scripting.
Exposure to VMware Horizon, Azure, or AWS.
Experience supporting Federal or DoD environment

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $35-50hr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.