Systems Administrator – VMware & ArcGIS Enterprise

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 148,750 - 201,250 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Communication","Documentation","Attention to detail","Independently"]

Manage and support a secure, air-gapped virtualized environment for a multi-server ArcGIS Enterprise deployment. Administer VMware vSphere/ESXi and VCSA, provision and maintain VMs, and ensure resiliency and performance. Operate ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 (Portal/Server/Image Server/Web Adaptors/Notebook Server), maintain GIS services, and handle upgrades, patches, backups, and troubleshooting. Administer SQL Server 2019 and Windows Server 2025, including IIS/DNS and security in an offline environment.

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Systems Administrator – VMware & ArcGIS Enterprise

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Job Summary

Manage and support a secure, air-gapped virtualized environment for a multi-server ArcGIS Enterprise deployment. Administer VMware vSphere/ESXi and VCSA, provision and maintain VMs, and ensure resiliency and performance. Operate ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 (Portal/Server/Image Server/Web Adaptors/Notebook Server), maintain GIS services, and handle upgrades, patches, backups, and troubleshooting. Administer SQL Server 2019 and Windows Server 2025, including IIS/DNS and security in an offline environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Administer and maintain VMware vSphere (ESXi hosts and VCSA), including VM provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management (snapshots, backups, cloning).
  • •Administer ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 components (Portal, Server, Image Server, Web Adaptors, Notebook Server), including federation, security, upgrades, patches, and backups.
  • •Publish and maintain GIS services, web maps, and applications; monitor system health, logs, and performance; troubleshoot service failures and performance issues.
  • •Administer Microsoft SQL Server 2019, manage geodatabases and data integrity, and optimize database performance for GIS workloads.
  • •Maintain Windows Server 2025 systems, configure IIS/DNS/internal networking, implement offline air-gapped security policies, and manage user accounts and access controls.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 148,750 - 201,250 annually
Perks:401kPaid LeaveHealth InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of systems administration experience.
  • •Security+ or greater certification.
  • •Strong VMware vSphere/ESXi experience and ability to administer VCSA and ESXi hosts.
  • •ArcGIS Enterprise administration experience and Windows Server administration knowledge.
  • •TS/SCI clearance (has or is able to obtain) plus SQL Server 2019 and IIS/web server knowledge.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in IT, GIS, Computer Science, or related field
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCommunicationDocumentationAttention to detailIndependently
Certifications:Security+
Tech Stack:VMware ESXiVMware vSphereVCenter Server Appliance (VCSA)ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1ArcGIS ProPortalArcGIS ServerImage ServerWeb AdaptorsNotebook ServerMicrosoft SQL Server 2019Windows Server 2025IISDNSNVIDIA L40PowerShellPythonGPU virtualizationGeodatabases

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret/SCITS/SCI

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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