**ManTech** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **VMware Administrator** to join our team in **Norfolk, Virginia.** The position is **onsite** **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Provide VMware Administrator support to Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – Network (STAVE-NET). STAVE-NET is a key part of the US Navy's STAVE program. It provides a networked infrastructure that allows for the distribution of training content and courseware to various locations, including ships, schoolhouses, and training facilities. + Provide VMware Administrator support to Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – Network (STAVE-NET) installations at various CONUS Navy training locations. + Provide VMware Administrator operations and maintenance support to STAVE-NET users at various CONUS Navy training locations. + Provide VMware Administrator support to STAVE-NET Research and Development to support integration of new systems. + Design, deploy, and configure VMware vSphere servers + Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VMware infrastructure performance + Manage VMware vCenter Server, including resource allocation, and performance tuning + Plan and execute VMware ESXi host upgrades, patches, and security enhancements + Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate VMware infrastructure with storage, network, and other systems + Develop and maintain documentation for VMware infrastructure configurations, procedures, and best practices + Provide technical support and assistance to end-users and other IT teams as needed + Up to 25% travel mainly Conus **Minimum Qualifications:** + High School Diploma + 5+ years of experience in managing VMware vSphere environments + Proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, and ESXi administration + Strong understanding and experience with virtualization concepts, technologies, and best practices + Experience with storage, networking, and server hardware technologies + Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail **Preferred Qualifications:** + VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **Clearance Requirements:** + Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance **Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% + Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. + The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. + Up to 25% travel required or as needed. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.