VMWare Administrator

Position Summary 

NTG is seeking a highly skilled Virtualization / VMware Administrator to join our team supporting the USCENTCOM CITS contract in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise virtualization infrastructure, with a focus on VMware technologies. You will support mission-critical operations by maintaining a secure, high-performance virtual environment that includes virtual servers, desktops, and networking components across multiple physical and operational locations. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth technical expertise, a proactive approach to system optimization, and a commitment to supporting the warfighter’s mission through reliable and scalable IT services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deploy      and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines      across multiple physical sites.
• Perform      routine updates, patches, and maintenance to ensure security and      reliability.
• Monitor      and optimize performance, resource usage, and availability across the      virtual environment.
• Configure      and manage VMware networking components (e.g., Distributed Switches,      VLANs).
• Troubleshoot      complex virtualization-related issues, including VM performance, network      connectivity, and host stability.
• Work      closely with IT teams to design infrastructure solutions aligned with      command objectives and mission requirements.
• Mentor      junior administrators and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing      team culture.
• Design      and implement backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for virtual      infrastructure.
• Maintain      up-to-date documentation on architecture, processes, and standard      operating procedures.
• Research      and recommend new VMware technologies to improve system performance and scalability.
• Participate      in projects focused on enhancing security, efficiency, and capability of      virtual systems.
• Engage      with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and technical      support.
• Ensure      compliance with DoD security policies, regulations, and industry best      practices.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Travel

Up to 10% OCONUS travel annually (in support of USCENTCOM exercises)

Shift

· Hours and shift determined by location.

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Starting at 110k/yr

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Must hold an applicable DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+).

· Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI·

 Proven experience administering VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and vSphere networking.

· Strong knowledge of virtualization principles and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

· Ability to produce clear and effective technical documentation.

Preferred Certifications:

• VMware      Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional      (VCAP)
• ITIL 4      Foundation Certification