Senior Virtualization/Storage Administrator

GES is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise backup, storage, and virtualization operations for a high-profile DoD program. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data protection solutions, including a migration from Commvault to Veeam, within a secure, large-scale environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam).
• Architect and implement backup, storage, and disaster recovery strategies across physical and virtual environments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data protection, storage management, and recovery operations.
• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including performance tuning, patching, and system optimization.
• Manage and optimize VMware infrastructure (vSphere, Horizon, VDI) supporting enterprise workloads.
• Ensure systems meet DISA STIG and DoD security requirements, lead hardening and compliance efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify trends, and proactively resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for backup, storage, and system failures.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, architecture documentation, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with PMO, engineering, cybersecurity, and Tiered support teams to drive system improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectures to enhance performance and resiliency.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership across the team.

Required Qualifications
• The candidate must have bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Extensive experience with enterprise backup platforms (Veeam strongly preferred; Commvault experience highly desired).
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.
• Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, Horizon, VDI).
• Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and storage solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.
• Experience leading technical efforts and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• IAT II (8570) Certification
• An active Top Secret clearance is required for this position.
• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of SANs, Fibre Channel fabric, vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches.
• Experience with server rack hardware, firmware, and secure boot technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)