Senior Virtualization System Administrator
WFA Digital Insight
As remote work continues to shape the digital landscape, demand for skilled virtualization professionals has surged. With the SEC's increasing focus on modernization, experts in virtualized server infrastructure are in high demand. Leidos, a renowned player in the tech industry, is seeking a seasoned Senior Virtualization System Administrator to spearhead their virtualization operations. Candidates should be well-versed in digital skills, remote work, and have a strong understanding of security and compliance. According to recent trends, the demand for virtualization experts has grown significantly, with a notable increase in job postings. To succeed in this role, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise and ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Virtualization System Administrator will play a pivotal role in leading enterprise virtualization operations at Leidos, supporting the SEC ISS contract and SEC OIT infrastructure mission. This critical position requires a seasoned professional with expertise in designing, administering, and continuously optimizing virtualized server platforms to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing services. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to support 24x7x365 operational readiness, incident response, and coordination with the Enterprise Operations Center.As a key member of the team, the Senior Virtualization System Administrator will be responsible for leading the design, administration, and continuous optimization of virtualized server platforms. This will involve collaborating with stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements, developing and implementing technical solutions, and ensuring the highest levels of service availability and performance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including platforms such as VMware, and experience in managing and maintaining large-scale virtualized environments. They will also have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams to achieve exceptional results.
What You Will Do
- Lead administrative and design activities for enterprise virtualized server infrastructure
- Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise virtualization platforms
- Manage full VM lifecycle operations, including provisioning, configuration, patching, and decommissioning
- Ensure platform high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and performance tuning across virtual hosts and workloads
- Provide subject matter expertise in troubleshooting complex issues related to virtualized server infrastructure
- Monitor virtualization health, performance, and capacity to proactively identify and remediate operational risk
- Coordinate incident triage, escalation, and service restoration with EOC and cross-functional infrastructure teams
- Maintain SOPs and runbooks for monitoring, escalation, maintenance, and operational continuity
- Lead technical teams supporting daily system operations for virtualized infrastructure services
- Plan and manage virtualization team workloads, project tasks, and administrative priorities
- Track and report operational status, risks, and performance metrics in support of SLA and governance expectations
- Coordinate planned changes, maintenance windows, and implementation activities under SEC change control practices
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience supporting server virtualization technology in enterprise environments
- Data Center Virtualization certification or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams supporting system operations
- Experience planning and managing workloads, projects, and administrative functions for virtualization operations
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including platforms such as VMware
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting federal civilian agency infrastructure operations under formal SLA and governance models
- Hands-on experience with virtualization workload migration
- Familiarity with SEC-directed modernization efforts and phased workload migration activities
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a renowned company in the tech industry
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible and remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Ensure you have a strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including platforms such as VMware, and experience in managing and maintaining large-scale virtualized environments.
- Tip: Highlight your experience in leading technical teams and managing virtualization operations, including planning and prioritizing project requirements.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your approach to troubleshooting complex issues related to virtualized server infrastructure and your experience in coordinating incident triage and service restoration.
- Tip: Showcase your ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and your experience in maintaining SOPs and runbooks for monitoring, escalation, maintenance, and operational continuity.
- Tip: Research Leidos and the SEC's modernization efforts to demonstrate your understanding of the company's goals and vision.
- Tip: Prepare examples of your experience in managing and maintaining virtualized environments, including any relevant certifications or training.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your salary expectations and negotiate a competitive package based on your experience and qualifications.
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