VMware and Networking Systems Administrator

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 40% onsite / 60% remote
Schedule: 8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk
Interview: Virtual
Contract: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027. Historically, these roles are extended for an additional year.
Visas Accepted: USC, GC, GC EAD, H1B

Role Overview

The PA Public Utility Commissions (PUC) is seeking an experienced IT Contractor with a minimum of 5 years' experience in VMware and networking systems administration. This position is responsible for design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of agency wide network hardware and software.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of agency wide network hardware and software.
• Work collaboratively between teams.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Responds promptly to technical, system and/or emergency issues when contacted outside of scheduled work hours, remotely or in person as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience in VMware administration
• Experience in networking systems administration
• Experience with VmWare products of VSphere, vCenter, vSan, NSX, VCF, Log Insight
• Experience with administration of physical and virtual servers
• Experience with operating systems of Microsoft, Redhat, and Linux appliances
• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintenance of complex systems
• Experience with systems optimization, patch management, and lifecycle planning
• Experience with project management and meeting timeline deliverables
• Experience with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS administration
• Experience with data backup and recovery
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to collaborate with peers, between teams, and stakeholders
• Responds promptly to technical, system and/or emergency issues when contacted outside of scheduled work hours, remotely or in person as needed
• Perform related work as required