Vmware Administrator

Description

As a Senior Systems Administrator, the individual will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and operating computer systems and servers. In this role, the Systems Administrator will install hardware and software and participate in research and development. In addition, the individual must work proactively to perform the duties necessary to mitigate the disruption of services, by responding to outages and promptly resolving problems.

This role requires being on-site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Engaged in the operation and support of computer systems and peripherals for a large-scale government operation providing information technology common services to multiple agency tenant organizations

Works on virtualized environments, managing SANs/NAS devices, desktop services, and a variety of technologies supporting computing capabilities

Participates in complex operating systems, systems software planning and implementation, and production support activities

Interfaces with Contractor and Government personnel, confers with equipment and software vendors

Writes, edits, and prepares graphical presentations of technical information

Performs other tasks as required by OSC, the program manager and site lead

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

-Must have a fully adjudicated Secret personnel clearance and must be eligible for a Top Secret clearance.

-Bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience (preferably in Information Technology, Information Management, or Cyber Security)

-Must have a VMware certification or Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification, or previously held Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification, or other functionally relevant, Administrator Role-Based Microsoft certifications

-Must be DoD 8570 certified at the IAT-II / IAM-II level, Security+ or higher

-Required experience in VMware

-Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in operating computer systems

-Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 24/7 military or governmental IT environment

-Prior experience in an engineering data center environment

-Must have extensive experience with virtualized environments, hyperconverged infrastructure, backup and recovery applications, desktop services, and a variety of technologies supporting computing capabilities

-Demonstrated ability to provide an outstanding customer service experience in a variety of circumstances across all organizational levels

-Experience with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory Domain Services, DoW PKI and managing group policies

Top Skills' Details

-Secret Clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility

-Minimum 10 years of employment experience

-Must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience)

-This position requires 2 certifications

1. Must have VCP, AZ 800 or MCSE

2. Security+ or higher

Skills:

-Hands-On experience administering VMware environments such as vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, ESXi, vSAN

-Deploying, maintaining, and configuring VMs

-Experience with High Availability (DRS and SRM)

-Configuring DNS & DHCP

-Experience with Active Directory (User/Group Admin, OU, GPO)

Skills

Vmware, Virtualization, systems engineering, system administrator, Vmware esxi, high availability, Active directory, Vsphere, Vcenter, DNS, DHCP, OU, GPO

Top Skills Details

Vmware,Virtualization,systems engineering,system administrator,Vmware esxi,high availability,Active directory,Vsphere,Vcenter,DNS,DHCP,OU,GPO

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Important Soft Skills:

-Self-starter who can hit the ground running

-This is a small team, and they do not have the bandwidth or resources to train people up on tools or process

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stafford, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $69.71 - $76.92/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stafford,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.