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Public Trust
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
No Traveling
IT - Networking
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Windows Engineer with strong experience in Windows Server administration, HP server hardware management, and foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure to support our federal client. You will be responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. This role is based in Washington, DC. where you will be expected to be on site 5 days a week. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
• Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.).
• Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management.
• Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
• Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments.
• Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
Required Skills and Experience
• A bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and HP enterprise server hardware (ProLiant, BladeSystem, Synergy), including lifecycle management and component replacement. (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
• Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with monitoring and patch management tools.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Highly Desired
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) or related hardware certification.
• Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and physical infrastructure.
Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, please supply the following to: 9n4mbb45h1q3nmuaq989ja6h1y@crelate.net, and please put the job number ‘6904’ in the subject line:
• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
• Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
• Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.).
• Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management.
• Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
• Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments.
• Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
Required Skills and Experience
• A bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and HP enterprise server hardware (ProLiant, BladeSystem, Synergy), including lifecycle management and component replacement. (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
• Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with monitoring and patch management tools.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Highly Desired
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) or related hardware certification.
• Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and physical infrastructure.
Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, please supply the following to: 9n4mbb45h1q3nmuaq989ja6h1y@crelate.net, and please put the job number ‘6904’ in the subject line:
• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
• Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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