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Virtualization Specialist

A2 Federal Inc.

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Augusta, GA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.


Required Skills

  • 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).
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A2 Federal is an 8(a) and Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business offering 360 degree-trained personnel with expertise in analysis, operations, and mission support. We strive to provide exceptional services to our partners and U.S. military and government agencies world-wide. We believe in integrity, transparency, and respect, empowering our teammates. We offer industry competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive and competitive fringe benefits package.

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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI