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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storage & Virtualization Engineer II - **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc. - **Location:** Shaw Air Force Base, SC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Data Stores, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Issue Tracking Systems, IT Management, Network Security, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Connections, NIPRNet, Remote Access Technology, SQL Databases, Storage Virtualization, VMware Virtualization, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Server, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138451/storage-virtualization-engineer-ii ## About the Role * Associates in related field and 3 or more years' relevant IT experience Or 5 or more years' relevant IT experience. * Firewall experience. * Knowledge of what constitutes a "threat" to a network. * Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis. * Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images. * Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments. * Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with managing Microsoft users and permissions, creating active directory domain services (AD DS) forests, designing server infrastructure, troubleshooting, protecting network, and user data. * VCTA or VMware experience * CCNA or Network+ certification * ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification) * Active DoD secret clearance * Ability to rotate on OCONUS travel every two months ## Description SMS is looking for a Storage & Virtualization Engineer to support our AFCENT NOSC team. AFCENT's mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT's theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission., * Install, configure, test, deploy and maintain hosted VMware products, Virtual Storage tools to include but not limited to Access Control, Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) Datastores, and ESXi Servers. * Ensure and maintain enterprise backups are executed by configuring appropriately scheduled back up jobs. * Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents. * Create and manage network Managing Tasks, Events and Alarms. * Use advanced technical writing skills to develop and update IT systems Concept of operations and engineering plans. * Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise trouble ticketing system. 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