Computer Systems Architect

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Audit Trail Backup Devices Cyber Security VMware ESX Servers Hyper-V Hypervisor Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) NetApp Applications SAP (Applications) Virtualization Technology Containerization Storage Technologies
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Information Technology Vmware

Job description

  • Architect and administer virtualization and storage platforms (e.g., VMware, SAN)
  • Manage enterprise Windows environments (AD, LDAP, patching, system administration)
  • Support hypervisors, VDI, backups, and infrastructure operations
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across applications, systems, and user environments
  • Maintain system security, compliance, audit logs, and backups
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, program stakeholders)
  • Operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree + 12 years (or Master’s + 9 years) of relevant experience (or high school diploma + 16 years experience)
  • Active DoD Secret clearance (must be eligible for Top Secret + SAP)
  • IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE or higher)
  • Experience with:
  • Virtualization and storage architecture
  • Enterprise Windows environments
  • Infrastructure administration (patching, backups, system performance), * Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with:
  • VMware (vCenter, ESXi) and VDI (Horizon, Hyper-V)
  • Containerized environments
  • Information security frameworks (RMF, STIG, JSIG, ICD 503)
  • SAN storage (NetApp, etc.) and backup tools (Cohesity, PPDM)

Benefits & conditions

Why This Role

  • Lead technical architecture on a high-visibility national defense program
  • Work with advanced infrastructure technologies in a secure environment
  • Opportunity to influence system design, performance, and security at scale

**Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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