VMWare Administrator

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented VMWare Administrator to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an on-site position.Join theNavy's Continuous Training Environment (NCTE)program and contribute to the evolution of warfighter readiness. We provide critical engineering and technical expertise for the U.S. Navy's premierLive, Virtual, Constructive (LVC)training capability. Our work involves seamlessly integrating live training with synthetic systems to create highly realistic and complex global training environments. We also drive the development of advanced representations for joint, theater, and national systems, and model new weapons technologies and emerging threats, ensuring our forces are prepared for any challenge.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Design, deploy, and configure VMware vSphere serversMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VMware infrastructure performanceManage VMware vCenter Server, including resource allocation, and performance tuningPlan and execute VMware ESXi host upgrades, patches, and security enhancementsCollaborate with other IT teams to integrate VMware infrastructure with storage, network, and other systemsDevelop and maintain documentation for VMware infrastructure configurations, procedures, and best practicesProvide technical support and assistance to end-users and other IT teams as neededMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma5+ years of experience in managing VMWare vSphere environmentsProficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, and ESXi administrationStrong understanding of virtualization concepts, technologies, and best practicesFamiliarity with storage, networking, and server hardware technologiesExcellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detailPreferred Qualifications:VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldClearance Requirements:Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtaina Top SecretPhysical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.