Contract position with a client located in downtown Richmond VA
Must work onsite 3+ days a week and interview in person
Rate depends on pay (w2 no benefits, 1099 or c2c)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are the essential, non-negotiable requirements a candidate must meet tobe considered for the position.
8+ years of hands‑on experience administering VMware vSphere environments and WindowsServer operating systems. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field;equivalent technical certification accepted. Strong proficiency with ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual networking concepts. Experience with VMware clustering, HA/DRS, snapshots, templates, and VM lifecyclemanagement. Solid understanding of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, iSCSI, NFS, and/or vSAN. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals as they apply to virtualization: VLANs,trunking, LACP, jumbo frames, and network segmentation. Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server administration in enterprise environments. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across compute, storage, and network layers. Experience with Ansible, PowerCLI, Terraform or similar scripting languages for automation. Working knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments. An Understanding of security best practices, RBAC, certificates, and VMware hardeningguidelines. Hands‑on experience administering enterprise server hardware platforms (Dell,Cisco UCS, HPE, etc.). Some data center experience or the willingness to learn. Strong documentation, communication, and change-management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Preferred qualifications are desirable but non-mandatory job skills, experience, or education thatmake an applicant an ideal candidate, helping them stand out among other applicants who meetthe minimum qualifications.
12+ years of hands‑on experience administering VMware vSphere environments and WindowsServer operating systems. Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Deep hands‑on experience designing, scaling, and optimizing enterprise VMwareenvironments. Strong understanding of virtual networking (vDS, VLANs, LACP) and storage performanceconcepts. Background in infrastructure architecture, capacity planning, and performance engineering. Demonstrated ability to lead infrastructure projects and mentor other engineers. Experience implementing infrastructure automation pipelines, such as GitOps workflows,CI/CD‑driven configuration deployments, or infrastructure‑as‑code standards across teams. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent real‑world experience. Hands on experience administering Linux operating systems (RHEL, SUSE, Alma, etc.). Vendor certifications beyond VCP, such as VCIX / VCAP, MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, orstorage‑focused certifications that enhance cross‑domain expertise. Experience with other virtualization technologies and platforms (OpenShift, Hyper-V, ProxMox,etc.). Experience with out‑of‑band management technologies like iDRAC, iLO, CIMC, XClarity, etc. 2+ years data center experience. Provision, configure, and harden Windows Server and other virtual server operating systemsaccording to organizational standards and security best practices. Manage Active Directory related server functions, including domain joins, OU placement,Group Policy application, and coordination with identity teams. Configure and maintain core Windows Server roles such as DNS, DHCP, file/print services, IIS,RDS, and certificate services depending on environment needs. Automate and standardize server builds using templates, unattended installation files, andconfiguration management tools to ensure consistent deployments. Perform OS‑level patching, updates, and lifecycle management for Windows virtual servers,ensuring compliance with security and operational policies. Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and snapshot strategies for Windows and otherservers.
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Experience:
- VMware: 8 years (Required)
- Microsoft Windows Server: 8 years (Required)
- ESXi: 6 years (Required)
Location:
- Richmond, VA 23219 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23219 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23219
