Virtualization / VMware Administrator

Venatore has an immediate opening for a Virtualization / VMware Administrator supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.

The Virtualization / VMware Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's virtual infrastructure, focusing on VMware technologies. This role will involve managing virtual machines for servers, desktops, and networking components critical to the operations of our enterprise environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled Virtualization / VMware Administrator with demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and managing VMware environments. The Administrator will be responsible for:

• Deploying and maintaining VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple physical sites.
• Performing regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.
• Monitoring and optimizing virtual infrastructure performance, resource utilization, and system availability.
• Implementing and managing VMware networking components such as distributed switches and VLANs.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with virtualization technologies and align with command requirements.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual machines and infrastructure components.
• Developing and maintaining documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Evaluating and recommending new VMware technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
• Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to virtualization technologies.

Education and/or Certifications: Required:

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

Desired:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting VMware vSphere infrastructure.
• Experience with VMware technologies including ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and vSphere Networking.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for virtualization tasks.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with VMware Horizon for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or PowerCLI for automation tasks.
• Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI

Travel Requirements:

• Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations