VMWare Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY 

NTG is seeking a highly skilled Virtualization / VMware Administrator to join our team supporting the USCENTCOM CITS contract in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise virtualization infrastructure, with a focus on VMware technologies. You will support mission-critical operations by maintaining a secure, high-performance virtual environment that includes virtual servers, desktops, and networking components across multiple physical and operational locations. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth technical expertise, a proactive approach to system optimization, and a commitment to supporting the warfighter’s mission through reliable and scalable IT services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.

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

• Implement and manage VMware networking components, including distributed switches and VLANs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware technologies, ensuring minimal downtime, to include performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.

• Collaborate with IT teams to design integrated infrastructure solutions aligned with command requirements.

• Mentor junior administrators to enhance team expertise in virtualization technologies.

• Develop and maintain documentation for virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.

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

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

• Ensure compliance with DoD security policies, regulations, and best practices.

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience managing VMware vSphere infrastructure.

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

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

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.

• Experience with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or PowerCLI.

• Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.

• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and practices.

• Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Travel

Up to 10% OCONUS travel annually (in support of USCENTCOM exercises)

Shift

• Hours and shift determined by location.

NOTE

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Starting at 110k/yr