VMWARE Administrator with Security Clearance

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain VMware components.
- Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal resource utilization.
- Deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs), templates, and snapshots.
- Implement and maintain security measures for virtualized environments, including access controls, network segmentation, and VM isolation.
- Create and maintain documentation related to virtualization configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Other tasks as assigned. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance.
- Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country. - 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong Knowledge of VMware vSphere features and capabilities
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery methodologies for virtualized environments.
- This is an on-site position which requires presence on-site five days per week at a government facility in Annapolis Junction, MD.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Recent (within 6 months) DHS suitability EOD.
- Relevant certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA), etc.