Systems - VMWare Administrator

Company: Quadrant Inc
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job ID: 25-04764

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

Systems Administrator (VMWare)
Alexandria, VA
Pay From: $80,000 per year

MUST:
Experienced Systems Administrator (VMWare)
Must have active Interim Secret clearance or higher
Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience within a WAN/LAN environment
The Systems Administrator should have experience with:
Administration/upgrade of VMware vSphere and vSAN, versions 6.7, 7, and 8 including:
Administration of ESXi hosts, Updating of ESXi hosts, Monitor utilization and performance of VMs across several sites Administration/repair of Dell PowerEdge gen 13,14, 16 servers
Monitor all servers for failed hardware
Work with Logistics to replacement parts via warranty and ship to post
Work with remote personal to replace parts as needed
Administration of enterprise-wide Active Directory and Group
Administration of Microsoft domain controllers including promotion, demotion, and deployment of read-only domain controllers.
Create and modify existing GPOs as needed to support applications and server deployments and upgrades
Troubleshoot group policy issues/conflicts
Windows Server 2012R2 upgrades to Windows Server 2019/2022
Build replacement systems in advance of migration
Coordinate with post and application teams to cutover to new systems with minimal downtime
Execute PowerShell scripts to complete migration tasks
Administration of Symantec EndPoint Protection Manager and client including:
Updating virus definition files as needed on an air-gapped network
Updating license files as needed on an air-gapped network
Troubleshooting of server and client issues
Experience executing, MS PowerShell Scripts including (but not limited to) working with the following modules and command line tools: Dell racadm, Active Directory Power Shell Module, SQL Server Power Shell Module, VMware PowerCLI
Knowledgeable of telecommunications protocols and router switch configurations.
Must be able to provide periodic 24/7 on-call support via rotating schedule
Bachelors degree preferred

DUTIES:
Seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Systems Administrator (VMWare Focused) for an existing government client. The place of performance is in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities include:
Ability to troubleshoot and repair enterprise server/workstation systems as well as Microsoft Windows domain environments to include active directory, systems backups, archiving and disaster recovery.
Demonstrate understanding and administration of VMware vSphere, Dell PowerEdge servers, and Microsoft Active Directory/Group Policy as well as be knowledgeable of network fundamentals and security protocols of technical systems.


Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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