Senior Systems Administrator (Virtualization)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 179000
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator Virtualization to design deploy and maintain the organizations virtual infrastructure. This role ensures the high availability performance and security of virtualized workloads supporting missioncritical applications across onpremises cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in VMware HyperV automation and enterprisegrade virtualization operations.
Key Responsibilities
Virtual Infrastructure Engineering & Administration
- Design implement and manage enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware ESXi vSphere and Microsoft HyperV.
- Administer and optimize virtual servers clusters and host resources to ensure high availability performance and scalability.
- Lead virtual infrastructure upgrades patches and lifecycle management following established change management practices.
Automation & Operational Efficiency
- Automate VM deployment snapshots reporting and routine operational tasks using PowerCLI PowerShell or similar tools.
- Drive standardization and automation across virtualization workflows and management tools (e.g. PowerCLI System Center Virtual Machine Manager).
Monitoring Performance & Capacity Management
- Monitor resource utilization performance and capacity using tools such as vCenter HyperV Manager System Center PRTG or SolarWinds.
- Identify bottlenecks optimize resource allocation and proactively improve platform reliability.
Backup Replication & Disaster Recovery
- Implement and maintain backup replication and disaster recovery solutions for virtualized workloads.
- Ensure recovery readiness and alignment with organizational RPO/RTO requirements.
CrossTeam Collaboration & Integration
- Collaborate with storage networking and security teams to ensure integrated secure and highperforming virtual environments.
- Support SAN/NAS storage integration VLAN/network segmentation and virtual networking configurations.
Documentation & Escalation Support
- Develop and maintain operational documentation runbooks diagrams and recovery procedures.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex virtualization issues and mentor junior administrators.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in information technology or a related field and 8 years of experience. 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years of handson experience with virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi vSphere HyperV).
- Strong understanding of virtual networking storage integration and hostlevel security.
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security).
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure/HyperV.
- Experience with cloud integration (Azure AWS or hybrid environments).
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell PowerCLI).
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
