Virtualization Engineer - NISSC II - COS

Amentum Services, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Active Directory Agile Methodology Virtual Desktops Citrix Systems Platform as a Service (PAAS) Software Engineering VCloud Virtualization Technology SC Clearance Legacy Systems Vmware

Job description

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:

  • Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
  • Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
  • Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
  • Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
  • Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

  • Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
  • Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
  • Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
  • Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
  • Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Virtualization Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

  • Evaluate, design, implement, and test the deployment of on-premises virtualization solutions.
  • Work within an Agile Team to provide Infrastructure and Platform as a Service capability at software development and operational facilities.
  • Work closely with vendor technical consultants to deploy critical systems.
  • Provide key input to project schedules, identifies and mitigates risks, documents lessons learned, and delivers regular updates to stakeholders.

This position is expected to pay $110,000-$125,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Requirements

  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance
  • 3 years or more of general work experience
  • 3 years or more of directly related experience
  • IAT Level II certification (i.e. Sec+).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a virtualization or similar role.
  • Experience with VMware installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of Active Directory integration of virtualized products.
  • 2 years of VMware implementation/administration experience.

Desired Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline.
  • Current VMware certification.
  • Experience installing and configuring the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) suite of services.
  • Applied understanding of DISA STIG and vendor recommended system/service hardening of virtualization for VMware.
  • Self-motivator with the ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Team oriented with the capability to work with other defined teams to accomplish all goals.
  • Experience with Dell Server products and services.
  • Knowledge of deploying Virtual Desktops with Citrix and Horizon.

Benefits & conditions

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Compensation Details: $110,000-$125,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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