A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Subject Matter Expert candidate will have:

A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes

Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware and core networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, subnets)

Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines

Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues

Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills

The ideal candidate will have: 

Experience administering/maintaining/patching VMware vCenter, ESXi, and vSphere environments

Experience with SSO, Active Directory integration and Certificate management

Experience performing incremental and full backups using Commvault or Dell Avamar

Experience with Aria Operations, NSX, and ADX Suite

Ability to troubleshoot identity and authentication issues across VMware components

Understanding of enterprise‑scale virtualization configuration baselines and lifecycle management

Strong mentorship and leadership skills

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Designs, monitors, maintains, and heads the engineering process of an organization’s versatile and secure information storage environment and backup solutions, such as high-capacity databases, networks, and systems

Implements, administers, and configures storage strategies, solutions, and protocols

Delivers technical and application support, conducts capacity planning, and projects present and future storage and virtualization growth

Executes new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, technical support processes, and business needs

Supports remote server and storage management (preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions)

Attends required meetings and supports business development activities

Builds, configures, and maintains virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions

Diagnoses and resolves technical issues for local and remote assets, including hardware, vSphere, networking, and authentication components

Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues reported through established processes

Delivers outstanding customer service through direct interaction with users and stakeholders

Communicates issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner

Documents work for knowledge sharing within the Storage and Virtualization team

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 4-6 years of related experience

Direct experience with VMware vSphere

Desired:

Experience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols

Required Certifications

Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification

VMware VCAP certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days

Dell VxRail Operate certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days

Security Clearance

Desired:

Active Secret or TOP Secret

Required:

Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

Shift – The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday between the operating hours of 0600 to 1700

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 based on government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

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