Virtualization Infrastructure Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for activities related to virtual and cloud solution administration Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work. Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software. Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system. Responsible for the modernization, sustainment and operation of the US Army's Unclassified and SECRET Enterprise Networks, virtual and cloud resources. Studies available products to determine those which best meet customer's needs; assists in presentation of information to leadership resulting in purchase and installation of hardware, software, and telecommunication equipment. Manages network/system performance and maintains security. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Installs all network software. Evaluates, develops and maintains telecommunications systems. Troubleshoots problems establishing and implementing policies, procedures and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems and company objectives. Trains technicians on virtual environments and cloud operations. Plans, implements, operates services and systems, including hardware, cloud and virtual environments. Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs. Develops technology rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 12 Years of experience in cybersecurity or intelligence threat analysis, implementing Federal guidance while incorporating industry best practices. Knowledgeable in DoD Enterprise services.
10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or 8+ years with Master's with relevant IT degree.
ITIL Foundations certification required within 3 months of start.
Certifications in Virtualization and Cloud solutions administration and architecture
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) AND one of the following: CompTIA Cloud+
Azure Administrator Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (CSAA) or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience in leading large, technical complex organization. Must have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. Must be able to provide guidance to others. Must be able to perform successfully in complex, unstructured situations.
Demonstrated success and experience leading contractors in a DoD environment, working with Military and civilian leadership, while obtaining mission success and program profitability.
Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements. Overview We are seeking a Virtualization Infrastructure Specialist to join our Team. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Sierra Vista, AZ/Fort Huachuca, AZ
Type of environment: Primarily office
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday.
May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE Citizenship: US
Clearance requirement: DoD Secret OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance.

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