Virtualization Systems Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MDColorado Springs, COWashington, DCMacDill AFB, FLSpringfield, VA
Salary: $147,292–$199,278 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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The Virtualization Systems Administrator supports the CIS team by ensuring the stability, security, and high availability of enterprise virtual server platforms across multiple networks. The role involves managing and optimizing virtualized compute resources, maintaining compliant configuration baselines, and delivering resilient hosting solutions for mission-critical applications. Key responsibilities include administering hypervisors and virtual machines, performing system hardening, executing timely patching, and providing Tier 3 troubleshooting for storage, networking, and cluster health. The position requires proficiency in Linux, Microsoft Windows, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Candidates must possess skills in vulnerability remediation, compliance reporting, and automated deployment technologies. This role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining secure, standardized virtual infrastructure and ensuring system readiness within a complex government defense and intelligence environment.

Skills

VMware Hyper-V Linux Microsoft Windows Virtualization Virtual Servers STIG Patch Management Vulnerability Remediation System Hardening Compliance Reporting Virtual Machines Cluster Health Storage Networking

What you'll do

Administer and optimize virtualized server environments including hypervisors and virtual machines across Windows and Linux platforms.
Monitor health, performance, and utilization of virtual compute resources to enhance capacity and resilience.
Implement secure configuration baselines, system hardening, and STIG-aligned controls across all managed virtual servers.
Execute timely patching and security updates for virtual hosts and guest operating systems using automated deployment tools.
Review weekly compliance scans to identify noncompliant systems and coordinate remediation actions with system owners.
Design and maintain virtual machine templates, golden images, and standardized configuration profiles for secure deployments.
Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting for complex virtualization issues involving storage, networking, and cluster health.
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, patch schedules, and procedures to support audit readiness.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
Must be a US citizen.
Must have 8+ years of related experience.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 8-12+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements.
Must have hands-on experience administering VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization platforms in an enterprise environment.
Must have working knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration, performance tuning, and secure configuration practices.
Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.

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