What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator (VMWare) position at Soft Tech Consulting?
Overview
Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Systems Administrator (VMWare) for an existing government client. The place of performance is in Alexandria, VA. (The position is currently hybrid, but per the president's executive order, it is expected to change to 5 days onsite)
MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY TO OBTAIN TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS SALARY RANGE: $70K - $90K HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA
Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS
Responsibilities
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Systems Administrator (VMWare) for an existing government client. The place of performance is in Alexandria, VA. (The position is currently hybrid, but per the president's executive order, it is expected to change to 5 days onsite)
MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY TO OBTAIN TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS SALARY RANGE: $70K - $90K HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA
Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS
Responsibilities
- 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.
- A degree in the field of computer science or a related discipline is preferred
- Technical certification is a plus (e.g., COMP TIA Security , A or related disciplines).
- 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
- Experience with the following applications is a plus:
- SCCM/MECM
- Avamar Virtual Edition/Data Domain Virtual Edition
- Knowledgeable of telecommunications protocols and router switch configurations.
- Security Clearance – Minimum DoD Interim Secret with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Must be able to provide periodic 24/7 on-call support via rotating schedule
- Other related duties as assigned
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
