VMware Aria Operations/Logs Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

INNOVIM is seeking a VMware Aria Operations/Logs Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The VMware Aria Operations/Logs Engineer independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Makes minor adaptations and modifications. Independently performs project assignments that involve few complex features and can be guided by codes, standards, and other precedents of the discipline. Analyzes and/or evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors. Accomplishes and completes tasks of limited scope or solves problems that require investigation of a limited number of variables. This position is located onsite in Colorado Springs, CO Engineering support for a multi-instance Aria Operations (vROPs) and Aria Operations for Logs (vRLI) system.
Maintains stable Aria Operations monitoring system through performing day to day operations and maintenance, working trouble tickets, and working problems or bugs to resolution.
Instruments Aria monitoring and reporting on VMware infrastructure.
Works trouble tickets with vendor.
Layout and execute a roadmap for continued improvement of an Aria Operations and Logs system with minimal guidance.
Recommend, document configuration and optimization of Aria Operations for high availability and performance.
Document, train, and implement initial dashboarding, alerts, and metric tuning to meet customer requirements.
Conduct training sessions and workshops for the customer's IT teams at various locations to ensure knowledge transfer and effective use of the solution.
Monitoring and Optimization: - Create and configure dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide visibility into system performance and health.
- Perform metric tuning and adjustments to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting.
- Conduct regular performance assessments and implement improvements as needed.
- Recommend and execute strategies to ensure smooth adoption and integration of VMware Aria Operations.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for VMware Aria Operations and Logs.
Participate in regular status meetings and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
Ability to translate a large vision statement into several smaller tasks and create a plan of execution which accomplishes the overall vision.
Ability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on any Aria Suite product with minimal formal training.
Tracks and prioritizes own work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding operational environment with little oversight.
Possesses the fortitude to achieve success despite obstacles that would make others fail.
Position may require at times, night and/or weekend work to maintain a secure and resilient system. Basic Requirements:
Clearance: Active DoD Secret 6 or more directly related IT experience
7 years general work experience
vSphere Certification: VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA) or 2+ years of experience with VMware vSphere
IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
Experience in Aria Operations for Logs and Aria Operations
5+ years working in a VCF or VMware vSphere environment. Desired Requirements:
vSphere Certification: VCP-DC
VMware Cloud Foundation Specialist
VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Operations: VCP-OP 2024 or earlier
Comp TIA A+ Certification
Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to VMware products and NetApp Hardware
Experience with ACAS Sca
Experience with LINUX Administration
Experience with Windows Administration
Experience with Storage VSAN and NF
Fault and Performance Monitoring tools experience
Familiarity with Agile or other IT service management frameworks INNOVIM is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

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