Description: Operate and sustain the on-going daily operational use of a VMware infrastructure including updating, testing and deploying the vSphere and vCenter product releases. This includes identifying concerns or issues encountered during installation, testing and deployment of new software 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 Skills: Vmware, Windows, Windows server, System administrator, Linux, Systems engineering, Firewall Top Skills Details: Vmware,Windows,Windows server,System administrator,Linux Additional Skills & Qualifications: -12 years Bachelors -10 years Masters Required Certification(s): 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: Computing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.) + This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret) + Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.