Sr Virtualization Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) is a Small Business Administration-certified, Native Hawaiian Organization-Owned, 8(a) Small Business which provides services and solutions in the areas of Cybersecurity Services, Information Technology Services, Professional and Technical Services, Environmental Services, and Healthcare Services to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies. HGS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kina'ole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to benefit Native Hawaiian communities. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Professional training reimbursement
401K
Disability insurance
and much, much more! Job Description: The Senior Virtualization Engineer will support all aspects of VMware virtualization; configuration, implementation, management of servers in a virtualized environment, and VDI implementations. The candidate also should have a foundation in Windows and network management skills. This position requires a mixture of engineering, operations, hands-on technical, and support skills. Qualified candidates should have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. The individual will work closely with technical leads, infrastructure, and operations teams, and other cross-department teams to evaluate business needs provide end-to-end technical solutions, and manage, operate, monitor, audit, and secure server Virtualization assets. Duties and Responsibilities: Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation
Install and configure vCenter Server
Configure, manage, and maintain cluster servers
Setup and configure HA, vMotion, and DRS
Configure data centers, clusters, resource pools, VMs, and virtual switching
Monitor the health of VMs operating in various data centers
Manage replications and VM movements between data centers
Manage disaster recovery of the virtualized environment using SRM
Support VMware management tools (i.e., Aria Operations, Log Insight, etc.)
Install, configure, and manage VDI solutions utilizing VMware Horizon
Provide support to system administrators to resolve VDI issues and issues with Virtual servers including when required providing support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis
Maintain and update environmental documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation
Work closely with counterparts to ensure stable and healthy virtualization platforms
Collaborate with the Lead to identify, assess, and present solution options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and/or software
Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances)
Perform security hardening, patching, and server certificate updates
Develop documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides
Perform other tasks as directed by the Lead Engineers or Project Manager
Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: BS degree and minimum of 5-7 years of experience in virtualization and infrastructure management
Must have the ability to install and configure vCenter Server
Must be able to work with cluster servers
Must have experience monitoring the health of VMs operating in various data centers
Experience with VMware Horizon View, VMware vCenter, vSphere Client and Web Client, and VMware Workstation
Understand VMware's integration with complex storage technologies
Experience managing VMware Horizon user profiles
Must have extensive knowledge of multi-vendor server operating systems
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of enterprise Windows environment operations and maintenance (O&M) and engineering
Working knowledge using and configuring Windows Distributed File System and CIFS
Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated experience in a fast-tempo ITSM support environment
Background check required and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure
Relevant certifications such as VCP (VMware Certified Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues as they relate to fully virtualized environments
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible
Knowledge of integrating virtualization with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Understanding of networking concepts and experience with virtual networking technologies and micro segmentation
Ability to optimize and tune virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments for maximum performance and efficiency
Knowledge of security best practices and experience in securing virtualized environments
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with high ranking stakeholders and team members
Ability to understand and meet the needs of internal and external customers
Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and changing operational requirements HGS is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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