VDI Data Center Administrator (Beale AFB, CA) 26805

Requisition Number: 26805

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $112,000.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking several VDI Data Center Administrators to support our work at Beale AFB, CA. The U-2 enterprise depends on secure, reliable, and continuously available networks to execute some of the Air Force's most demanding ISR missions. Your expertise ensures that both classified and unclassified systems remain operational, protected, and ready to support global operations around the clock.

What This Role Offers -

• A critical position supporting 24/7/365 mission-essential network operations
• Hands-on work with classified and unclassified systems in a high-visibility ISR environment
• Opportunities to design, deploy, and maintain advanced network and virtualization technologies
• Daily collaboration with operators, analysts, and mission support teams
• A chance to directly influence mission continuity and cyber readiness

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What You Will Do:

Network Operations & System Continuity

• Ensure continuous availability of classified and unclassified networks supporting U-2 operations
• Monitor system performance and respond to network issues in real time
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems

System Maintenance & Upgrades

• Patch and update workstations, servers, and virtual machines
• Design, deploy, and validate system upgrades and enhancements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation

Infrastructure Support

• Work within hybrid Windows and UNIX environments
• Configure and maintain CISCO and JUNIPER switches
• Support virtualization environments, including VMWare

User Support & Technical Assistance

• Provide responsive support to users across the organization
• Assist with troubleshooting, system access, and network connectivity
• Help maintain secure, compliant, and mission-ready IT environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Security+ CE (or higher) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M
• Previous experience as a Network Administrator
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software infrastructures
• Experience with hybrid Windows/UNIX environments
• Experience programming CISCO and JUNIPER switches
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport

Several Levels Available:

Level 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Level 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server administration
  • Shell scripting
  • VMWare virtualization
  • Cisco networking equipment
  • Network monitoring and logging tools
• Scripting/programming/coding experience
• Understanding of networking and distributed computing concepts
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Exchange
  • Lync
  • Symantec NetBackup / Backup Exec

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.