Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Backup and Recovery, Information Technology (IT) Systems, System Administration
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to manage and support a secure, air-gapped virtualized environment running VMware ESXi and ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1. This role combines infrastructure management, enterprise GIS administration, and general IT operations to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of a multi-server ArcGIS deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
VMware / Virtual Infrastructure Administration:
- Manage and maintain VMware vSphere environment, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA)
- Provision, configure, and optimize virtual machines across multiple physical hosts
- Monitor system performance, resource utilization (CPU, RAM, GPU), and storage
- Perform VM lifecycle management (deployment, snapshots, backups, cloning)
- Troubleshoot virtualization, networking, and hardware-related issues
- Ensure high availability and system resiliency within an offline environment
ArcGIS Enterprise Administration:
- Administer ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 deployment (Portal, Server, Image Server, Web Adaptors, Notebook Server)
- Manage site configurations, federation, and security
- Publish and maintain GIS services, web maps, and applications
- Monitor system health, logs, and performance
- Perform upgrades, patches, and backups
- Troubleshoot service failures and performance issues
- Support ArcGIS Pro users and licensing
Database & Data Management:
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server 2019
- Manage geodatabases, backups, and data integrity
- Optimize database performance for GIS workloads
IT Systems & Network Administration:
- Maintain Windows Server 2025 systems
- Configure IIS, DNS, and internal networking
- Implement security policies in an air-gapped environment
- Perform system patching and updates (offline)
- Manage user accounts and access controls
- Maintain system documentation
Hardware & GPU Resource Management:
- Support NVIDIA L40 GPU environments
- Allocate GPU resources for ArcGIS Pro VMs
- Monitor GIS workload performance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, GIS, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Security+ or greater certification
- 5+ years of systems administration experience
- Strong VMware vSphere / ESXi experience
- Has or is able to obtain a TS/SCI
- ArcGIS Enterprise administration experience
- Windows Server administration knowledge
- SQL Server experience
- IIS/web server knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in air-gapped environments
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro workflows
- GPU virtualization experience
- Scripting (PowerShell, Python)
- Backup and disaster recovery knowledge
Key Skills:
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and documentation
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
Work Environment:
- Able to work in a secure space
- Fully disconnected (air-gapped) infrastructure
- VMware-based virtualized ecosystem
- Multi-server ArcGIS Enterprise deployment
- GPU-accelerated compute environment
The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Virginia Beach
Additional Work Locations:
