Virtualization System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tampa, FL
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 227 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Virtualization System Administrator

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Leidos seeks a senior Virtualization / VMware Administrator for the CITS contract at USCENTCOM in Tampa, Florida. This role involves directing daily operations and tasking for a cross-functional team of six to seven IT professionals while serving as the technical lead for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's VMware virtual infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing operational workflows, coordinating troubleshooting efforts, deploying and maintaining ESXi hosts and vCenter Server, and ensuring system security and reliability through regular maintenance and updates. The ideal candidate will have a BS with 8+ years of relevant experience or an MS with 6+ years, along with proficiency in VMware technologies such as ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN, and strong documentation and communication skills. Desired qualifications include VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Advanced Professional (VCAP) certifications, ITIL Foundation Certification, and familiarity with USCENTCOM's mission and IT environment.

Skills

VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter Server vSAN ITIL Ansible PowerCLI Distributed Switches VLANs Documentation Maintenance Updates Patches Monitoring Disaster Recovery Networking Automation Security Policies Compliance Certifications

What you'll do

  • Direct daily operations and tasking for a cross-functional IT team of 6 to 7 personnel.
  • Manage operational workflows, approve timesheets, and coordinate shift schedules.
  • Serve as primary technical escalation point for VMware-related issues.
  • Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines.
  • Monitor and optimize performance, resource utilization, and system availability.

What we're looking for

  • Requires BS and 8+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years, plus DoD 8140/8570 certification.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing VMware vSphere infrastructure including ESXi, vCenter Server, and networking components.
  • Proven experience in task management and operational lead roles for technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for virtualization tasks and team operating procedures.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills for organizing multi-disciplinary teams.

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