Systems Administrator - Intermediate (Storage and Virtualization)
Description
  • Build, configure and maintain virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions.
  • Assist in training employees.
  • Provide diagnostics and technical resolution for any local or remote assets.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve trouble tickets with BMC Remedy and ServiceNow.
  • Provide outstanding service by interacting directly with customers seeking resolution.
  • Communicate issues and recommendations back to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
  • Document work to share with Storage and Virtualization team. 

Information about the position:

  • The primary shift for this position is Sunday - Thursday 1530 – 0000; however, this is a 24/7/365 mission and people to work on Day, Swing, and Mid shift are needed. Rotating shift may be required. If a temporary schedule change is required to support operations, you will be provided with as much notice as the situation allows. 
  • Certification requirements are subject to change at the government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant 
Requirements

A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Intermediate Level candidate will have: 

  • A thorough understanding of the storage and virtualization processes
  • Detailed Knowledge about server virtualization and hardware
  • Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
  • Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
  • Excellent customer service skills

The ideal candidate will have:  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi
  • Experience with maintaining and patching VMware vSphere environment
  • Ability to perform incremental and full back-ups with Commvault
  • Strong mentorship skills  

Education & Experience:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 2 - 4 years of related experience
  • Direct experience with VMware vSphere
  • Experience with storage and hardware solutions for virtualized computing environments 

Security Clearance:

  • Desired: Active Secret 
  • Required: Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance 

Required Certifications:

  • Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification
  • VMware VCTA-NV certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days