Senior Systems Engineer (VMWare/Linux/Windows)

Position Summary: This engineer will design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues or network concerns; and performance systems management and integration functions. 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.

Required Qualifications:
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
-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.