NC FAST VMware Environment Specialist

Job Title : NC FAST VMware Environment Specialist

Requisition Class : STANDARD : SPCV2 : SPCXPT : High Demand

Location : DHHS HQ, Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Onsite Required)

Contract Duration : 11 / 03 / 2025 11 / 02 / 2026

Interview Type : Webcam or In-Person

Expenses Allowed : No

Funding Source : Federal / State

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (Onsite presence required in Raleigh and occasional travel to Charlotte)

Job Description :

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a VMware Environment Specialist to support the NC FAST (Families Accessing Services through Technology) application development environment. This is a contract position requiring a skilled Linux / Windows Administrator with strong VMware experience to maintain and support UCS servers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Note : This is not a remote position . The selected candidate must be based in Raleigh, NC , and be available to travel to the Charlotte data center as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Install, maintain, and upgrade internal software systems.
• Manage user access and passwords.
• Propose and implement system enhancements for improved reliability and performance.
• Monitor system usage and performance.
• Train personnel on system usage.
• Maintain VMware-based environments and monitor virtual server infrastructure health.
• Travel to Raleigh and Charlotte data centers for hardware troubleshooting.
• Research and recommend software / hardware products.
• Provide hardware specifications based on application needs.
• Participate in 24 / 7 team operations, including on-call support every other week and occasional weekend / holiday work.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-demand environment.

Required Qualifications :

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Preferred Qualifications :