Storage and Data Protection SME

Clearwaters.IT is recruiting for a Storage and Data Protection SME. In this capacity, they will be responsible for designing reliable storage architectures and the implementation of robust data resilience strategies; ensuring critical data remains recoverable, compliant, and safe from disasters or breaches., * Manage and maintain a virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center and various hybrid Cloud Compu ting solutions, virtualized storage, networks, and desktops in the Pacific Theater or other theater-wide DoD deployments to include server-accelerating RAM-based VDI data storage, with server RAM as the primary storage tier and virtualized server acceleration. Develop operational checklists as required.

• Manage virtual capabilities, to include the storage, network, server (applications and databases) aspects and the software required to centrally manage this architecture. Software may include VMWare vSphere, Citrix Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V platforms and extends to desktop management and deployment of the VDI otherwise referred to Thin, Zero, Multi-Level, or Trusted Thin Clients.
• Manage networks, servers, and storage to include configuration of said equipment to Air Force specifications. Experience should include leading a team in the seamless connection to a Virtual Desktop Environment.
• Build test and training plans for Airmen to manage, the complex backend virtual environment to include but not limited to Cisco’s Unified Computing Systems (UCS), EMC VNX storage area network, VMware vCenter, and VMware Horizon View.
• Manage storage area networks (SAN) to include EMC or other brands, with the broad understanding of other SAN leaders to include NetApp. Should possess the broad understanding of Hyper-Con verged solutions such as Nutanix and EVO. Should possess a broad understanding of pure flash storage VDI-specific solutions such as Tintri and Nimble Storage.
• Provision virtual servers to support Unified Computing (i.e. virtual call managers) and Share Point deployments to include the conversion from Physical-to-Virtual (P-to-V) on a virtualized data center platform.
• Build test and training plans to train Airmen to provision, Zero/Thin/Multi-level/Trusted Thin Clients to include experience in deploying this capability on existing infrastructure (category 5e cable and fiber).
• Manage virtual capabilities where bandwidth and access issues create unique challenges. This includes large areas and land masses that are disconnected and separated.
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting for virtual servers and VDI client hardware and software and coordinating with Government Network Control Centers and Higher Headquarters.
• Plan and coordinate virtualization configurations with enterprise technicians and network infrastructure configurations with the local base. Plans and coordinates servers chosen for physical to virtual at the base with base enterprise technicians and A3/6 personnel.
• Manage PCoIP or similar technologies. The PCoIP compresses, encrypts and rapidly transports image pixels to PCoIP end-user devices. They in turn decrypt, decompress and display the image on a screen. Includes adding new devices, updating firmware, adding policies.
• Perform daily VDI Health Checks which includes systematic and daily monitoring of the backend infrastructure and desktop performance. This includes demonstrated proficiency with Stratusphere or like technology. Stratusphere provides the visibility required to more effectively manage desktop perfor mance and the user experience. Stratusphere provides the visibility necessary for machine boot and login process troubleshooting and optimization, health checks, platform validation, and more streamlined management functionality of the host environment. much, much more.
• Perform installation, configuration, and management of Atlantis iLio or like technology. iLio allows a datacenter to use Server RAM as primary storage as opposed to traditional storage solutions.
• Manage VMWare vRealize, which provides complete visibility in one place, across applications, storage and network devices, with an open and extensible platform supported by third-party management packs. This will help enable optimum performance and availability of applications and infrastructure.
• Perform first line trouble-shooting activities (if required) for installed environments in conjunction with remote enterprise technicians and local base technicians., Experience managing, implementing, and configuring enterprise storage, backup and recovery, servers, SAN infrastructure, tape libraries, and workstation technologies, including NetApp, Dell EMC, Cisco UCS, HP, Dell, IBM, Quantum, and Brocade solutions.

• U.S Citizenship
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent military training and/or directly relevant experience will be considered.
• Required Certifications - Cisco CCIE Data Center, Cisco CCNP Data Center, or NetApp NCDA
• Able to obtain and maintain an interim Secret security clearance, and maintain interim IT-II eligibility when performance starts

• Experience implementing, configuring, and managing cross-domain access solutions such as:

• VMware vSphere and Horizon, CTERA, NetApp storage, Ivanti, Windows desktop and server operating systems, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, enterprise backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Avamar, Commvault, EMC), Cisco management tools, and Remedy or similar IT service management (ITSM) platforms.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)