Network Engineer IV

Peraton is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to provide virtual machine and Linux support in an enterprise-level environment, supporting the Information Technology Services Desk and Engineering Support program for a Contract at U. S. Department of Health and Human Services., Performs day-to-day activities related to the support, research, analysis, and implementation of VMware, Linux, Windows systems, storage and infrastructure. Considerable knowledge, experience, and understanding of working in a VMware, Linux and Windows environment is required.

This includes:

• Thorough knowledge of and in-depth experience with performance monitoring, troubleshooting, system testing, OS upgrade, backup, recovery and software patch installation and testing in a VMware, Linux, and Windows environment.
• Experience with standard server networking protocols, storage and data management.
• In-depth experience with medium to large-scale enterprise VMware and Windows environments.
• Experience with providing technical support in a hybrid, cloud-only or virtual environment.
• Experience working with and writing PowerShell scripting.
• Excellent communication & collaborative skills.
• Collaborate and notify Government representative of issues involving performance of the operating environment.
• Perform daily health checks, review, and respond to events reflected in various management tools, perform server patch management.
• Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health and optimization.
• Work with the Government to identify virtual servers no longer needed or to be decommissioned.
• Deliver recommendations on best practices, including recommendations on moving the current storage and virtualization infrastructure from a hybrid environment to cloud-only.

All qualified applicants must possess a clearance at the time of hire Must be able to obtain a Public Trust High Risk Travel: 0-10%, * 7+ years of experience and knowledge with: o VMWare - Supporting AirWatch, Horizon, PIV-D, Site Recovery Manager, vCloud Suite, vRealize, vCenter and vSphere o Microsoft Active Directory o Microsoft Group Policy o Microsoft Endpoint Configuration manager (MECM) o Microsoft Office 365 o Microsoft Azure o Linux RedHat / Enterprise Linux

• 7+ Years Experience as a senior computer systems engineer/architect.
• Must have design, architecture and solution development experience.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with the fundamentals of VMware ESX, VCenter, networking and storage related to the VMware environment.
• Working knowledge of NetApp storage area networks (SAN) and the associated technologies for maintaining them.
• Ability to provide operations and maintenance support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft Windows Servers in a classified enterprise environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with VMware VRealize, vCenter, vCenter Servicer Appliance (VCSA), datastore and network management.
• Experience with Satellite for backup and restore.
• Knowledge and experience with the DISA Security Technical Implement Guide (STIG) process and compliance.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with patching tools, such as: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Experience administering Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP and domain controllers.

Education/Certification Required: 7+ years experience in a similar role, no degree requirement. Bachelors degree preferred. U.S. Citizenship or have been a permanent resident for more than 3 years. Must possess a Secret clearance/position of trust at time of submission.

For this position, there will be only one bill rate regardless of hours worked in a day and/or workweek.

Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.