
Senior Systems Administrator
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: California • California • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $91,600 - $153,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments
- Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX and SDN solutions, defining virtual networks, security rules, and automation workflows
- Deploy and manage VCF 9 cluster
- Integrate and manage container platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, Docker) within the VMware ecosystem
- Monitor performance, capacity, and availability to optimize the virtual environment
- Automate tasks and deployments using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within virtualized compute, storage, and network layers
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, designs, and operations
- Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to design hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions
- Perform system hardening following DoD STIG standards and maintain compliance artifacts
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance required; Interim Top Secret clearance required to start.
- DoD 8570.01M IAT Level III certification (CompTIA Sec+ or equivalent)
- 5-9 years of experience managing VMware infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree
- Expertise in SAN/NAS storage administration, especially in virtualized environments
- Strong scripting skills (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or similar)
- Solid understanding of Windows/Linux server environments and networking (VLANs, firewalls, load balancers)
- Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid leave
- Retirement plans
- Education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
VMware vSpherevCenterESXiVMware NSXSDN solutionsKubernetesTanzuDockerPowerCLIAnsible
Soft Skills
collaborationtroubleshootingdocumentation
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceInterim Top Secret clearanceDoD 8570.01M IAT Level IIICompTIA Sec+Bachelor's degree