Overview
On Site
USD 80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Security Clearance
HP Server
Hardware Management
High Availability
Provisioning
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
DHCP
Servers
Firmware
Hardware Troubleshooting
Performance Tuning
SIM
Remote Management
Network
Capacity Management
IaaS
Standard Operating Procedure
VMware Administration
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
VMware
Server Hardware
ProLiant
Collaboration
Lifecycle Management
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Active Directory
Group Policy
Hardening
Management
Virtual Machines
Storage
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Patch Management
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
VLAN
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Routing
Documentation
Communication
VMware Certified Professional
VCP
Microsoft
HP
Available-to-promise
Computer Hardware
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Migration
Terraform
ARM
Regulatory Compliance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2512323
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-11
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a motivated and skilled VMware Administrator with strong experience in Windows Server administration, HP server hardware management, and foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will manage, support, and optimize both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
5 days onsite
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) -- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.).
Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management.
Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments.
Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
Qualifications
Required:
BS and 5+ years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and HP enterprise server hardware (ProLiant, BladeSystem, Synergy), including lifecycle management and component replacement. (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
Experience with monitoring and patch management tools.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Desired:
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) or related hardware certification.
Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and physical infrastructure.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-11
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a motivated and skilled VMware Administrator with strong experience in Windows Server administration, HP server hardware management, and foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will manage, support, and optimize both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
5 days onsite
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) -- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.).
Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management.
Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments.
Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
Qualifications
Required:
BS and 5+ years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and HP enterprise server hardware (ProLiant, BladeSystem, Synergy), including lifecycle management and component replacement. (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
Experience with monitoring and patch management tools.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Desired:
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) or related hardware certification.
Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and physical infrastructure.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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