Virtual Infrastructure System Administrator

The Virtual Infrastructure Systems Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management, administration, and optimization of our virtualized data center environment. You will support a diverse infrastructure-spanning VMware, Linux and Windows environments, enterprise storage arrays, server hardware, GPU resources, and complex monitoring/automation systems-in a mission-critical military intelligence setting., * System Administration of VMware vCenter and VMware ESXi

• System Administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
• System Administration of NetApp and Pure Storage enterprise storage arrays
• Install and configure VMware vSphere, Linux, Red Hat OpenShift and other operating systems
• Applying security patches and DISA STIGs to VMware, Linux, storage servers and other systems
• Troubleshooting Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached storage (NFS, iSCSI)
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot server hardware. Dell servers, Cisco UCS C-series servers, Cisco B-series blades using UCS manager and other hardware platforms.
• Responsibilities also include:

o Preparing system documentation

o Automating processes with scripts

o Assisting other teams with VM troubleshooting and VMware Horizon workstation automated provisioning

o Utilize monitoring tools including Dell Open Manage, Cisco Intersight, Zabbix, Solarwinds, and NetApp ACTIVIQ to maintain system performance and health

• Current TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II or higher certification)
• Experience configuring, managing, and conducting security of VMware or RHEL servers
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware Certified professional (VCP) or NetApp certification
• Red Hat Certified system administrator (RHCSA)
• Experience configuring Storage Area Networks

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Hawk Associates, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides Information Technology/Cybersecurity and C5ISR support to the Department of War (DoW) Joint Warfighter, non-DoW Agencies, Government organizations, Coalition Partners, and Commercial Industry. Join us - dedicated professionals getting the job done right…the first time.