Systems Engineer (VMware/Server), Active DoD Secret Clearance, CompTIA Sec+ CE Required

FWDthink is seeking a Systems Engineer with a focus in VMware to Support a high-profile datacenter migration project in Suitland, Maryland to provide technical leadership and support in all areas of IT planning, solution specification / design, implementation and target architecture development for our Air Force client - the AFNCR.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of information technology commercial solutions and experience designing and developing technical solutions.

POSITION NOTES :

• Target start date : July 10, 2023
• Day shift (Possibility of up to 20% telework; ad hoc overtime possible)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances)
• Collaborate with Lead Engineer to identify, assess, and present options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and / or software.
• Manage and configure VDI environments
• Document and enforce hardware standards
• Manage and maintain IP addressing schema
• Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates. Works with Cloud technologies.
• Develops documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.
• Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager
• Provide transparent and regular status updates in requested format.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years related experience or the equivalent relevant experience.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work independently, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Visio.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• ITIL training and / or certification.
• Sec+ CE or higher
• Ample experience with VMs and application migrations in general.
• Understand snapshot, cloning and vMotion.
• Proven experience as a VMware Engineer or in a similar role, with a deep understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter Server).
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments.
• Experience with designing and implementing VMware virtual infrastructure solutions, including scalability and high availability considerations.
• Experience with standing up ESXi hosts, various versions, AD integrations, time, and DNS services.
• Experience with VMware licensing.
• Experience with NSX tool, install, configure and various migration strategies.

DESIRED SKILLS & CERTS :

• VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX) are highly desirable.
• MCSE certification.
• Experience with vRealize tools such as vROPs, VRNI, HCX, and vCloud.
• Expertise with metro or stretched cluster, VMware vSAN, in a standalone cluster as well as the stretched cluster and data replications.
• Expertise with VMware affinity rules, High availability, and DRS as well as host patching and upgrades.
• Good understanding of stretched cluster networking requirements, VMware and network ports and protocol, vSAN policies, VMware vCenter 7 and ESXi 7, and security requirements, ESXi 7 STIG and certificates requirements.
• Understanding of data deduplication, compression and encryption, witness site and its rule, and nested nodes.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting VMware-related issues, analyzing logs, and diagnosing performance problems.
• Exposure to Oracle and SQL databases.
• ITSM knowledge and experience, particularly with Remedy.
21 days ago