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.