Virtualization Specialist

Provides the virtualization capability for the Scalable GEOINT Architecture, using virtualization to deliver standardized operating system platforms for required software. Brings engineering-level experience to make sure hosted enterprise virtual server environments are delivered to administration staff with correct storage, redundancy, networking, and virtual hardware specifications., * Use virtualization solutions to provide standardized operating system platforms for required software; integrate current and future security requirements for virtualization and document implementations.

• Configure hosted enterprise virtual server environments with correct RAM, CPU count, failover priority, storage, redundancy, and networking.
• Support Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) virtual servers and VMware ESXi hypervisor operations, including integration, configuration, maintenance, and updates.
• Operate SAN, NAS, and virtual solutions supporting enterprise applications; configure storage for failover as appropriate.
• Monitor systems to identify and resolve issues, with all issues identified within two hours of occurrence.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support transition of the architecture (parts or whole) to DoW cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS GovCloud and C2S.
• Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems; review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Manage backup and data retention requirements, including Dell/EMC Data Domain backup solutions; troubleshoot storage devices and document storage installations.
• Incorporate security throughout all work: develop certification test procedures, evaluate and implement security configurations through security checklists and vulnerability scanning, and ensure audit integration and change management.

• Minimum 7 to 10+ years of systems administration / engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in systems analysis and expert-level knowledge of virtualization technologies, specifically Red Hat OpenShift.
• Active Final TOP SECRET clearance at start of work, with eligibility for SCI access.
• DoWM 8140.03 baseline certification at start of performance; CE certification or certificate of training in the relevant technology before privileged access to Government systems.

Desired Skills

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (highly desired).