Leader Communications
Position Summary
Seeking a full-time, experienced VMware ESXI Administrator with 10-15 years of demonstrated expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware infrastructure in enterprise and data center environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and virtual desktop solutions, combined with strong skills in Windows domain architecture and integration. This role requires hands-on experience in building and supporting secure, scalable, and high-availability virtual environments while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices. The VMWare ESXi Administrator will play a key role in supporting IT infrastructure operations, implementing new solutions, and ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and administer VMware infrastructure components including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools.
Manage and maintain virtualized environments supporting high availability, scalability, and secure operations.
Oversee Microsoft Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP, ensuring seamless integration with VMware infrastructure.
Configure, administer, and support virtual desktop environments (e.g., Horizon View), VM templates, snapshots, and virtual networking.
Provision and manage storage systems (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS), including patch management, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
Conduct capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to proactively address infrastructure issues.
Follow formal change management processes, maintaining accurate documentation in alignment with organizational standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support IT infrastructure projects and operational objectives.
VMware ESXi and vCenter design, deployment, and administration.
Windows Server domain deployment, management, and configuration.
Virtual desktop environments (Horizon View or equivalent).
Storage provisioning (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS) and backup/disaster recovery solutions.
Active Directory integration and Group Policy management.
Network and virtual network configuration in VMware environments.
Capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise virtualized environments.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor
Education & Experience Requirements
Must have a minimum of 10-15 years’ related experience
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering) or Level II Certification (Security+ or better) AND four (4) years of relevant experience as described above.
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, and CompTIA Security+ are desired.
Active Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) registration
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Secret
Skill & Certification Requirements
Active Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) registration.
VMware ESXi and vCenter design, deployment, and administration.
Windows Server domain deployment, management, and configuration.
Virtual desktop environments (Horizon View or equivalent).
Storage provisioning (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS) and backup/disaster recovery solutions.
Active Directory integration and Group Policy management.
Network and virtual network configuration in VMware environments.
Capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise virtualized environments.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), and other standard (Customer specified) applications.
Position requires sitting, for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work)
Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor
May require lifting of 20-50 lbs
LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled
Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@lcibest.com
Seeking a full-time, experienced VMware ESXI Administrator with 10-15 years of demonstrated expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware infrastructure in enterprise and data center environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and virtual desktop solutions, combined with strong skills in Windows domain architecture and integration. This role requires hands-on experience in building and supporting secure, scalable, and high-availability virtual environments while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices. The VMWare ESXi Administrator will play a key role in supporting IT infrastructure operations, implementing new solutions, and ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and administer VMware infrastructure components including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools.
Manage and maintain virtualized environments supporting high availability, scalability, and secure operations.
Oversee Microsoft Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP, ensuring seamless integration with VMware infrastructure.
Configure, administer, and support virtual desktop environments (e.g., Horizon View), VM templates, snapshots, and virtual networking.
Provision and manage storage systems (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS), including patch management, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
Conduct capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to proactively address infrastructure issues.
Follow formal change management processes, maintaining accurate documentation in alignment with organizational standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support IT infrastructure projects and operational objectives.
VMware ESXi and vCenter design, deployment, and administration.
Windows Server domain deployment, management, and configuration.
Virtual desktop environments (Horizon View or equivalent).
Storage provisioning (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS) and backup/disaster recovery solutions.
Active Directory integration and Group Policy management.
Network and virtual network configuration in VMware environments.
Capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise virtualized environments.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor
Education & Experience Requirements
Must have a minimum of 10-15 years’ related experience
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering) or Level II Certification (Security+ or better) AND four (4) years of relevant experience as described above.
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, and CompTIA Security+ are desired.
Active Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) registration
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Secret
Skill & Certification Requirements
Active Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) registration.
VMware ESXi and vCenter design, deployment, and administration.
Windows Server domain deployment, management, and configuration.
Virtual desktop environments (Horizon View or equivalent).
Storage provisioning (iSCSI, NFS, VMFS) and backup/disaster recovery solutions.
Active Directory integration and Group Policy management.
Network and virtual network configuration in VMware environments.
Capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise virtualized environments.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), and other standard (Customer specified) applications.
Position requires sitting, for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work)
Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor
May require lifting of 20-50 lbs
LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled
Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@lcibest.com