Systems Administrator II (VMware Admin)

Description

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting of our virtualized infrastructure, primarily based on VMware vSphere and related technologies
• Understanding virtualization principles, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to providing a stable, secure, and high-performing virtual environment
• Working independently and as part of a team to meet the evolving needs of the organization

#LI-TF1

Requirements

• Administer and maintain a VMware vSphere environment, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and related components
• Implement and manage vSAN storage solutions
• Configure and manage NSX-T network virtualization
• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines (VMs) according to established standards and best practices
• Monitor system performance and capacity, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
• Perform regular health checks and proactive maintenance to ensure system stability
• Apply patches and upgrades to VMware infrastructure components
• Participate in the design and implementation of new virtualized solutions to meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the virtual infrastructure
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerCLI, Python)
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans for the virtual environment, using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or similar technologies
• Plan and execute migrations of physical servers to virtual machines

Desired Skills

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or VCA
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Advanced scripting skills (e.g., PowerCLI, Python) for automation and reporting
• Experience with advanced storage configurations
• Expert knowledge of networking concepts
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.