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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract to Hire position – Sr Systems Administrator (Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure) / Suffolk VA – (JOB-21863). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

Senior Systems Administrator (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure)

This is a 100% Onsite position supporting mission-critical operations.

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be a key player in designing, deploying, and maintaining our high-availability server and virtualization infrastructure. This hands-on role requires a deep technical background in VMware, Windows, and Linux environments, with a strong focus on automation and security compliance to support the JS J7 mission.

Core Responsibilities

• Virtualization Mastery: Install, configure, and manage high-performance VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, vMotion, HA, DRS, and comprehensive management of datastores (VMFS, NFS, iSCSI).

• Storage and SDN: Implement, administer, and troubleshoot software-defined storage solutions, specifically VMware vSAN.

• Operating System Administration: Expertly install, configure, and maintain mission-critical servers, primarily focusing on Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP) and various Linux distributions.

• Security & Compliance: Proactively apply OS-level patches and security updates. Ensure all servers strictly adhere to security baselines, compliance requirements, and government standards.

• Automation: Develop, test, and maintain robust scripts using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, and Bash to automate routine system administration, monitoring, and deployment tasks across the entire server and VM lifecycle.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex issues related to server performance, OS failures, network connectivity, and application interaction within the virtualized environment.

• Data Center Operations: Work directly with enterprise-level servers, networking gear, and other data center infrastructure components

Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in each of the following core technical areas:

• Virtualization: Deep, practical experience with VMware vSphere technologies (ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, HA, DRS, and vSAN). Familiarity with other platforms like Microsoft Hyper-V is a plus.

• Operating Systems: Administration and hardening of both Windows Server (including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP) and Linux environments.

• Automation & Scripting: Demonstrated ability to develop and use scripts for operational automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, and/or Bash.

• Storage Technologies: Hands-on experience with vSAN, SAN, NAS, and storage protocols including iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and NFS.

• Networking Fundamentals: A strong, practical understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VLANs, with proven basic network troubleshooting skills.

• Hardware: Experience managing and maintaining enterprise-level server hardware and data center infrastructure.

Clearance & Certifications

• Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance (Top Secret Eligible).

• IAT Level II Certification: Must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following before the start date:

  • Security+

  • CySA+

  • CCNA – Security

  • GICSP

  • GSEC

  • SSCP

• Functional Area Certification: A functional certification (e.g., VMWare VCP, MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA, CCNA, Network+) is required prior to the start date.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.

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