Full-Time

Systems Administrator Senior

Vmware

Updated on 3/14/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Compensation Overview

$93.5k - $126.5kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

Onsite position at Fort Belvoir, VA.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT Support
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Computer Servers
  • Virtual Servers
  • VMware
  • 10 + years of related experience
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s with 10 years of experience
  • Ability to provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
  • Be able to provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
  • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent
  • Computing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.)
Responsibilities
  • Operate and sustain the on-going daily operational use of a VMware infrastructure including updating, testing and deploying the vSphere and vCenter product releases.
  • Manage and administer physical and virtual servers, primarily Windows and Linux servers.
  • Support and management of server virtualization, server provisioning, physical server maintenance, security compliance and daily operations.
  • Manage VMware vSphere, with emphasis on automation, and enterprise storage and backup system administration, installation and on-going maintenance experience.
  • Maintain server lifecycle - provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of the hardware.
  • Maintain the virtualized server environment via configuration, implementation, management and support activities.
  • Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment’s health status, service performance, and utilization.
  • Implement and maintain continuous compliance to information security policies and technical standards, report and remediation of non-compliances.
  • Maintain the security baseline compliance via configuration, implementation, and remediation activities.
  • Apply regular security patches and software update.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
  • Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems.
  • Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
  • Provides installation and operational support of voice and data communications hardware and software systems.
  • Performs configuration of operating system and security patches for host and distributed systems and implements incident response procedures during incidents of a network or host security breach.
  • Reviews customer requirements and makes recommendations for changes to existing technical architecture.
  • Complies with prescribed customer, industry and agency standards.
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. support, administer and maintenance of enterprise data center systems comprised of both physical and virtual servers, storage, backups, monitoring and automation as well as eventually Hybrid Cloud management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
  • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
  • Travel may be required to support the mission

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing products and services essential for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures luxury business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels like submarines. Combat Systems produces combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to enhance effectiveness and lead in defense technology.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased NATO defense budgets may boost contracts for combat and marine systems.
  • Growing demand for cybersecurity solutions aligns with General Dynamics' technology offerings.
  • Expansion in the Asia-Pacific business jet market could benefit Gulfstream sales.

What critics are saying

  • Rising raw material costs impact profit margins in the Combat Systems division.
  • Recent data breach may affect customer trust and future contracts.
  • Labor strikes at shipyards could delay naval vessel production and affect finances.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics integrates AI and autonomous systems into defense products, enhancing capabilities.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company News

MarketBeat
Mar 6th, 2025
Aigen Investment Management LP Invests $4.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Aigen Investment Management LP invests $4.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).

PR Newswire
Mar 5th, 2025
General Dynamics Board Increases Dividend

RESTON, Va., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable May 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2025. This is the 28th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board and represents a 5.6% increase over last year's dividend.General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 110,000 people worldwide and generated $47.7 billion in revenue in 2024. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.SOURCE General Dynamics

MarketBeat
Mar 4th, 2025
Hickory Point Bank & Trust Invests $692,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Hickory Point Bank & Trust invests $692,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).

MarketBeat
Feb 28th, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Invests $49.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Proficio Capital Partners LLC invests $49.94 million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).

MarketBeat
Feb 23rd, 2025
Redmond Asset Management LLC Invests $287,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Redmond Asset Management LLC invests $287,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).