Senior Virtualization/Storage Administrator

Leidos

. Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam) .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityVMware

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
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.
An active Top Secret clearance is required for this position.
Must be U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

backup solutionsrecovery solutionsWindows Server administrationVMwareVeeamCommvaultdisaster recovery strategiessystem optimizationperformance tuningtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationdocumentationincident responseroot cause analysisproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

bachelor's degreeMaster’s DegreeSecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPDoD 8570.11- IAT Level IITop Secret clearance