VMware Systems Administrator (Intermediate-Level) (Mid-Shift)

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions Inc. is seeking a VMware Systems Administrator (Intermediate-Level) to join our team in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Mid-Shift (details below)
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The VMware Systems Administrator will provide expert-level support and administration for a secure, globally distributed information system that is critical to national defense. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing VMware-based systems, ensuring their reliability, performance, and security across secure networks. Your duties will include delivering mission-critical support, managing virtual infrastructure, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement upgrades, patches, and security enhancements.

Ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, along with a strong understanding of system administration in secure or classified environments. Familiarity with DoD IT standards and compliance frameworks such as STIGs and RMF is highly valued. This is an opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact projects within a respected organization, offering significant potential for career advancement, professional development, and technical growth.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance within the VMware environment.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to hosted tenants.
• Design, plan, implement, and administer enterprise blade server and storage technologies in support of virtualization infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.
• Install, configure, and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Perform backups, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Build and configure virtual networks.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of hardware maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or replacements supporting the virtualization infrastructure
• Provide advice and training to end-users.
• Administer enterprise VMware-based virtualization infrastructures covering vCenter ESXi environments.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Shift/Hours Information: 

• Mid Shift
• Sunday - Wednesday
• 10:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• Two (2+) years of relevant experience or AA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
• Experience with Cisco FlexPod, VMware (or equivalent virtualization technologies), or Network Attached Storage systems.
• Current Computing Environment (CE) certification (required within 90 days of performance start date).

Preferred:

• IAT Level III Certification equivalent per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
• Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users. 
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.