System Administrator- VMware with Security Clearance

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Job description

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Midlevel VMware System Administrator to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Act as a system administrator working with team members to ensure all requirements are delivered in an efficient, highly productive manner.
Apply best practices where possible or engineer new best practices using innovative approaches as appropriate
Analyze new and existing software; install, maintain, and customize vendor software
Consult with internal and external users to identify and document user objectives
Monitor system and application performance to detect errors; apply testing procedures/methodologies (e.g., diagnostic software) and provide interpretation of data
Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical problems Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of VMware systems administration experience
Experience installing vCenter Server Appliance/Platform Services Controller (PSC) including installation, configuration, and updates.
Knowledge of performance monitoring and tuning tools, problem determination and recovery, and security Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
Experience with IBM X-series and Flex System, Dell, and HP server technology
Experience with VMware performance tuning and capacity planning
Experience with high availability architectures and concepts (possibly including, but not limited to HACMP)
Experience with Virtual IOS concepts and applications
Experience with enterprise backup/restore architectures
Experience with Windows Enterprise administration
VMWare Certified Associate (VCA)
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) Clearance Requirements: Active DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain stationary up to 75% of the time in an office environment.
Must be able to traverse between one work location to another to accomplish work duties.
Must be able to operate IT equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
Must be able to communicate effectively with management and co-workers to exchange information accurately.
Must be able to read, review and effectively respond to electronic as well as verbal communications.
This position supports an IT operations environment. Candidates may need to support work on nights and weekends and may be included in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Currently, the contract work location requirement is to work in the office at the customer's site once weekly at a minimum. This is subject to change. The projected compensation range for this position is $66,800-$111,400. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it's employees beyond just compensation. ManTech's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license.The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at . ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click and provide your name and contact information.

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