VMware ESXI Administrator

Portsmouth, VA

IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow
• This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, and implementing VMware infrastructure components, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools, with hands-on expertise in maintaining virtualized environments that support high availability, resource optimization, and secure operations in both development and production settings
• Managing Microsoft Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory deployment, Group Policy configuration, and DNS/DHCP services, with a strong understanding of integration and interaction with VMware infrastructure
• Creating and administering virtual desktop environments (e.g., Horizon View), virtual machine templates, snapshots, and virtual networking to ensure system stability, scalability, and performance
• Configuring and provisioning storage systems (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, VMFS), and performing patch management, data backup, and disaster recovery planning in virtualized environments
• Performing capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to identify and resolve infrastructure issues proactively
• Following formal change management processes and maintaining comprehensive documentation in accordance with organizational standards
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders and supporting the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects and operational goals
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field
• Ten (10) years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing VMware infrastructure components
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification required
• IAT Level II certification desired
• Active Security clearance required
  
  

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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