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SAIC · 2 days ago

VMware Administrator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a motivated and skilled VMware Administrator with strong experience in Windows Server administration and HP server hardware management. The ideal candidate will manage, support, and optimize both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations

Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates

Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) -- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services

Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning

Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.)

Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management

Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure

Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect

Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments

Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams

Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required

Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools

Qualification

VMware administrationWindows Server administrationAzure managementPowerShell scriptingHP server hardwareTroubleshooting skillsNetworking fundamentalsAutomation toolsDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS and 5+ years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and HP enterprise server hardware (ProLiant, BladeSystem, Synergy), including lifecycle management and component replacement. (4 years experience in lieu of degree)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship

Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening)

Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity)

Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation

Experience with monitoring and patch management tools

Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing)

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills