Senior Systems Administrator (VMWare)- Top Secret Cleared

Latitude Inc

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Patuxent River, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 31, 2026 Last posted January 31, 2026
Job description
Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with deep expertise in VMware virtualization technologies to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security across virtualized environments, while serving as a technical escalation point and mentor to junior team members.

Active Top Secret or Interim Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
  • Manage and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability
  • Administer Windows and/or Linux server environments in virtualized settings
  • Perform system upgrades, patching, backups, and disaster recovery planning/testing
  • Monitor system health and proactively troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
  • Support storage and networking components related to virtualization (SAN/NAS, VLANs, NIC teaming)
  • Implement and maintain security best practices, access controls, and system hardening
  • Collaborate with IT leadership, application teams, and vendors on infrastructure initiatives
  • Serve as a technical escalation resource for system-related incidents and outages
  • Document system configurations, procedures, and operational standards
  • Mentor junior administrators and contribute to process improvements

Compensation (from employer):
120000–150000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage, maintain, and optimize VMware environments; support security, performance, and infrastructure tasks.

Job title

Senior Systems Administrator (VMWare)

Experience level

senior level

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Patuxent River, MD; remote not allowed

Salary

120000–150000 USD per year

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

VMwarevSphereESXivCenterWindowsLinuxstoragenetworkingsecurity

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

VMwarevirtualizationsystem administrationsecurity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Patuxent River, MD, USA

On-site City
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