System Administrator II (VMware)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Gray Link Technologies LLC as a System Administrator II in Montgomery, AL, and immerse yourself in an exciting environment where innovation drives our engineering solutions. As a VMware System Administrator, you will take ownership of VMware virtualization, managing VMware ESXi and vCenter while maximizing the efficiency of our virtualization infrastructure. The role allows you to engage in performance tuning and capacity planning, ensuring our virtual machine management is top-notch. You'll be instrumental in system hardening and security patching to maintain DISA STIG compliance, working directly with classified systems and Air Force networks.

This onsite position fosters collaboration with highly skilled professionals in the industry, where your expertise in hypervisor administration, system monitoring, and change management will be valued. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Join us at Gray Link Technologies LLC to further your career in a dynamic, professional culture committed to excellence and integrity.

Gray Link Technologies is a mission-driven technology and cybersecurity company that supports U.S. government customers in designing, securing, and operating resilient enterprise networks. We value technical excellence, accountability, and people who take ownership of complex problems in high-impact environments.

As a System Administrator II at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will play a crucial role in administering and maintaining VMware virtualized environments that underpin vital Air Force enterprise operations. Your daily responsibilities will include monitoring the health and performance of VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines, alongside performing essential system patching and upgrades. You will ensure security hardening and enforce DISA STIG requirements while troubleshooting system and performance issues across both classified and unclassified networks. Your analytical skills will be vital as you assess capacity and performance trends, recommending improvements for optimal system efficiency.

Additionally, you will validate configurations to meet operational and compliance standards, document system changes and maintenance activities, and coordinate accountable equipment movements. Collaborating closely with network, cybersecurity, and government teams, you will ensure that our virtualization services remain reliable, secure, and compliant across all platforms.

To thrive as a System Administrator II at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will need a robust skill set that encompasses VMware virtualization administration, including proficiency with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and NSX. Your expertise in virtual machine lifecycle management and virtualization architecture is essential for optimizing hypervisor performance. A strong foundation in capacity planning and trending will enable you to conduct comprehensive system performance analysis and implement effective solutions for system hardening and security patching. Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance and configuration management is critical for maintaining operational and compliance standards.

You'll also need to demonstrate adeptness in troubleshooting virtualized environments using various monitoring tools and handling physical host and virtual server administration within DoD enterprise environments. Additionally, possessing IAT Level II compliance, CompTIA Security+ CE, and VMware professional-level certifications will further bolster your qualifications. Strong documentation skills and adherence to change management and hardware accountability procedures are vital for success in managing systems within Secret clearance environments.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Administration and support of VMware virtualized environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and NSX

• Understanding of virtualization architecture, hypervisor operations, and virtual machine lifecycle management

• Experience performing system hardening, security patching, and configuration management in accordance with DISA STIGs

• Ability to monitor system performance, analyze capacity trends, and recommend optimization improvements

• Experience troubleshooting physical hosts and virtual machines in classified and unclassified environments

• Familiarity with DoD enterprise IT environments and compliance-driven operations

• Knowledge of DoD 8140 / IAT Level II requirements and cybersecurity best practices

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and compliance reporting activities

• Strong technical documentation skills, including change management and maintenance records

• Ability to coordinate hardware accountability actions and follow established operational procedures

• Effective communication skills for working with engineering teams and government stakeholders

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!