Virtualization Administrator

Position: Virtualization AdministratorLocation: Jefferson City, Missouri (On-Site) Duration: 12+ Months Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Virtualization Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise virtualization environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across production and test/development environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support infrastructure upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain VMware vSphere and Hyper-V clusters in production and test/development environments Build, configure, test, and maintain new virtual machines Monitor virtualization environments and proactively detect and resolve issues Fine-tune VM configurations to optimize performance and resource utilization Participate in infrastructure capacity planning initiatives Develop and maintain provisioning tools, standards, and procedures Document processes, configurations, and operational procedures Propose and implement VM provisioning and optimization solutions Evaluate and apply ESXi host upgrades, version updates, and security patches Develop and execute test plans for installations, upgrades, and repairs, including rollback plans Provide occasional after-hours support as required Collaborate effectively with system owners and cross-functional teams Required Technical Skills 5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise VMware and Hyper-V environments Strong expertise in: VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter DRS HA vMotion Storage migration Experience with P2V and V2V migrations and virtualization lifecycle management Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage systems, virtual networking, and performance tuning Experience with VMware Horizon or VDI environments Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and replication technologies Basic to intermediate Unix/Linux system administration experience Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI) Strong monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimization skills Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills Core Competencies Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Ability to work independently and within a team environment Proactive problem-solving mindset Initiative to research and resolve complex technical issues

Created: 2026-03-04