Senior Virtualization – Storage Administrator

JCS Solutions LLC

Senior Systems Administrator supporting enterprise backup and virtualization operations for high-profile DoD program. Leading design and optimization of data protection solutions within a secure environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam).
Architect and implement backup, storage, and disaster recovery strategies across physical and virtual environments.
Serve as a subject matter expert for data protection, storage management, and recovery operations.
Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including performance tuning, patching, and system optimization.
Manage and optimize VMware infrastructure (vSphere, Horizon, VDI) supporting enterprise workloads.
Ensure systems meet DISA STIG and DoD security requirements, lead hardening and compliance efforts.
Analyze system performance, identify trends, and proactively resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for backup, storage, and system failures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, architecture documentation, and operational standards.
Collaborate with PMO, engineering, cybersecurity, and Tiered support teams to drive system improvements.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectures to enhance performance and resiliency.
Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
Extensive experience with enterprise backup platforms (Veeam strongly preferred; Commvault experience highly desired).
Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.
Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, Horizon, VDI).
Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
Proven experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and storage solutions.
Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.
Experience leading technical efforts and mentoring junior staff.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
IAT II (8570) Certification.
An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) match
Direct Deposit
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Recognition and Reward Programs and Discount Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

backup solutionsrecovery solutionsWindows Server administrationVMwarevSphereHorizonVDIsystem hardeningtroubleshootingdata protection

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationdocumentationcollaborationincident responseroot cause analysisproblem-solvingperformance tuningorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoD 8570.11 - IAT Level IISecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPIAT II (8570)TS/SCI clearanceUS Citizenship