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Virtualization System Administrator Jobs in Ohio

Delaware Nation Industries

$100K - $135K/yr

Administer and support enterprise infrastructure, including servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, databases, hosted services, and related enterprise technologies * Manage core services ...

Alpha Technologies

Systems Administrator

Hudson, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Systems Administrator will assist in administering Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Active Directory, networking, virtualization, endpoint management, telecommunications, and business‑critical ...

All Companies

Systems Administrator

Hudson, OH · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Systems Administrator will assist in administering Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Active Directory, networking, virtualization, endpoint management, telecommunications, and business‑critical ...

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What is a virtualization system administrator?

A Virtualization System Administrator is an IT professional responsible for managing and maintaining virtualized computing environments. They install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM. Their role is crucial in optimizing server resources, ensuring security, and supporting business continuity through effective virtual machine management. They also handle backups, updates, and performance tuning of virtual servers to ensure efficient operation. Virtualization System Administrators often work closely with network engineers, security teams, and other IT staff to provide a reliable virtual infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtualization system administrator?

A Virtualization System Administrator needs expertise in server administration, virtualization technologies (like VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM), and a solid understanding of networking, often backed by a degree in IT or related certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Proficiency with hypervisors, management consoles, automation tools, and monitoring systems is critical for daily operations. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable administrators to resolve issues efficiently and collaborate with IT teams. These skills ensure reliable, secure, and scalable virtual environments that support organizational productivity and business continuity.

What are some common challenges faced by virtualization system administrators, and how can they be addressed?

Virtualization System Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing resource allocation across multiple virtual machines, ensuring system security in a virtualized environment, and minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. Staying proactive with monitoring tools and automating routine tasks can help maintain optimal performance. Additionally, regularly applying security patches and collaborating closely with network and storage teams ensures a stable and secure virtual infrastructure.

What is the difference between Virtualization System Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectVirtualization System AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsVMware, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, virtualized infrastructureCorporate networks, LAN/WAN environments
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging virtual machines, hypervisors, and cloud platformsConfiguring and maintaining network hardware and protocols

The Virtualization System Administrator focuses on managing virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure, while the Network Administrator handles network hardware and connectivity. Both roles require technical certifications and work in IT infrastructure, but their daily tasks and expertise areas differ significantly.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Virtualization System Administrator jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Virtualization System Administrator job openings:

SecureView Tier 3 Systems Administrator

Columbus, OH • On-site

NexGen Data Systems
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
NexGen Data Systems is seeking a SecureView Tier 3 Systems Administrator to provide senior on-site administration, engineering, sustainment, security, and troubleshooting for the SecureView infrastructure stack.
This role will maintain SecureView operating systems, hardware, software, configurations, architecture documentation, backups, versioning, licensing, vulnerability compliance, and continuity of operations while providing escalation support to Tier 1/2 personnel.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Administer and sustain the SecureView infrastructure stack and supporting systems.
  • Install, configure, maintain, patch, upgrade, troubleshoot, and optimize SecureView operating systems, servers, software, and hardware components.
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex terminal, platform, operating system, application, VPN, access, and infrastructure issues.
  • Coordinate with DLA program managers, system engineers, cybersecurity personnel, CERT, LAN, WAN, firewall, and vendor support organizations.
  • Maintain SecureView architecture diagrams covering equipment, hardware and software models, versions, licensing, interfaces, and dependencies.
  • Maintain system and software inventories, configuration records, backup strategies, recovery documentation, and usage information.
  • Evaluate impacts and risks associated with technology transitions, upgrades, configuration changes, or new services.
  • Maintain compliance with IAVM requirements and applicable DISA STIGs for operating systems, hardware, and applications.
  • Develop and maintain SecureView RMF artifacts and supporting technical output files.
  • Support Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments, Command Cyber Readiness Inspections, audit readiness, and remediation actions.
  • Plan and execute maintenance windows, changes, system upgrades, testing, and recovery activities.
  • Provide 24x7 after-hours support as required to maintain continuity of operations.
  • Mentor Tier 1/2 support personnel and develop technical procedures and escalation guides.
  • Transfer operating system configurations, administration manuals, backup procedures, architecture diagrams, inventories, and system history during transition-out.

Other Duties: 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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Desired/Required Skills:
  • Place of Performance: Full-time on-site at the Government-designated SecureView support location in Columbus, Ohio, or another approved location.
  • Clearance Required: Active Department of Defense Secret clearance required.
  • Investigation / Position Sensitivity: Critical Sensitive / IT-I position requiring a favorable Tier 5 investigation because privileged administration is required.
  • Required Experience: Minimum seven years of progressive information processing or systems administration experience.
  • Required Cyber Baseline Certification: Active IAT Level II or higher certification.
  • Required Computing Environment Certification: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or current DLA-approved equivalent.
  • Required Education: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of specialized experience. (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions, at least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.
  • Specialized Experience: At least six years supporting specialized hardware, software, systems, networks, or infrastructure.
  • Hands-On Experience: At least four years installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving complex software or system issues.
  • Required Secure Infrastructure Experience: Experience administering secure workstation, server, virtualization, remote-access, or classified-access environments.
  • Required Security Experience: STIGs, IAVM, patching, vulnerability remediation, RMF artifacts, backups, recovery, and secure configuration management.
  • Desired Skills: SecureView, Windows Server, virtualization, VPN, Active Directory, WAPs, CAC authentication, ACAS, STIG Viewer, ServiceNow, architecture diagramming, and SIPRNet support.

About the Company:
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits:
  • Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
  • Company provides short and long term disability plans.
  • 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
  • Comprehensive training and development program.
  • 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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