Job Specifications
Job Title: VMware Administrator
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Duration: Long Term
Only FTE/ W2
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) — Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, Azure Arc, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
Support backup, recovery, and DR processes using tools such as Cohesity, or Azure Backup.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and cloud environments.
Maintain detailed documentation, work instructions, and infrastructure diagrams.
Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
Experience with backup, monitoring, and patch management tools.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and cloud infrastructure.
Why Join Us
Work with a modern hybrid infrastructure leveraging VMware and Azure.
Be part of a collaborative IT infrastructure team driving modernization and automation.
Opportunity to grow into Cloud Engineer or Infrastructure Lead roles.
Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development support.
About the Company
SkySoft, INC is a Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certified company based in VA and we are in Information Technology & Management Consultancy founded by Team of Management experts who have over 20 years of IT industry experience in executing various Federal, State & Local clients.
SkySoft believes in full commitment; to the client we work for; to the kind of service we provide; to the community and employees who work with us.The founders of the Skysoft started their career 20 years back in IT industry...
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