Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for researching, designing, building, supporting, and deploying virtualization technologies and VDI.
- Troubleshoot performance issues related to ESXi, Virtual Machines, and vCenter.
- Responsible for coordinating the overall design of new clusters and growth of existing Data Centers.
- Automate existing processes using VMware products (vRA, vRO).
- Provide level 1 & 2 support to VMware customers and field personnel.
- Manage, research, and resolve issues relating to VMware automation products including basic isolation of issues located in third party products that interact with VMware automation products.
- Create and manage knowledge base content including; problem solutions, best practices, and informational articles.
- Maintain a high level of proficiency in all VMware, Microsoft, and UNIX technologies.
- Willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
- Work collaboratively with other technical resources and vendors.
- Collect and provide existing resource consumption.
- Proactively predict growth and ensure high availability solutions in the environment.
- Work in a global team environment.

- May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.
- Design simplified processes for our 24x7 operations center.

Job Specific Responsibilities -Lead Microsoft Windows system vulnerability management and ensure compliance with security best practices. -Administer Microsoft Windows servers, including deployments, storage management, and patching. -Perform lifecycle activities such as firmware upgrades, CVE remediation, and the use of tools like AWS Console, Splunk, and Symantec DLP. -Develop and maintain scripts for automation and system management.-Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS records.-Monitor infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues using server and network monitoring tools. -Assist with developing and maintaining a capacity plan including monitor and update forecasts -Ability to cross-collaborate within a matrixed organization to support client needs -Collaborate with teams to integrate systems with AWS and other cloud projects -Assist with disaster recovery efforts such as planning, backups, and scheduled upgrades to be tested annually. -Analyze and respond to suspicious security events, including logs from servers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN.-Create and maintain documentation and stay current on emerging technologies and threats.-Cross train with other team members to learn and support other Infrastructure related technologies -Participates in on call support for scheduled maintenance events, Incident Management, required testing activities Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Job Specific Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Server system administration or vulnerability management. -Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS, Active Directory, and security hardening. -Proficiency in scripting languages. -Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is preferred. -Understanding of ITIL change control and incident management processes desirable. -Knowledge of network principles desirable
Additional Requirements as per Contract/Client: -Must be able to obtain a 6C Public Trust government clearance -Must be a U.S. citizen. -Must currently reside in the continental U.S. -Must be able to pass a criminal background check. -Must not be delinquent or in default on any federal student loans. -Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance. -Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education. -Obtaining and Maintaining a PIV-I card is a requirement of this position. PIV-I cards must be picked up in person. If applicable, new and existing employees may need to travel via car, train, or plane to a designated location to pick up their new or replacement PIV-I card. Any travel expenses will be paid for by Maximus EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.