VMware and Storage Engineer - Security Clearance Required

SAIC
Springfield, Virginia
Full-time

Description

This position is in support of the Department of State (DOS) as a part of the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract. The candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Virtualization solutions utilizing VMWare and NetAPP Storage for the purposes of hosting PKI systems.

The candidate will research, analyze, evaluate, and integrate as necessary new and emerging technologies. Find ways to deliver a superior hosting infrastructure to the support hosting of various DOS PKI related systems.

The candidate will support the continuing goal of incorporating innovative technologies and the department’s effort to transitions to a Zero Trust Architecture framework.

This role may allow some remote work based on the customer's request.

Description of Duties :

Execute the duties and responsibilities as a member of the Identity Management Office (IMO).

  • Implement VMware technology solutions for virtualization, networking, and storage infrastructures.
  • Provide operational engineering support to enterprise-level solutions using virtual server hosting, backup solutions, off-site data replication and service level storage solutions.
  • Provision Virtual Machines and patches to the software and hardware hosting infrastructure.
  • Update system and process documentation and user guides as needed diagrams and SOPs as needed.
  • Create, test, and deploy VMware vSphere and vCenters.
  • Develop, build, and support VMware NSX networks.
  • Procure, configure, and implement VMware products and related technologies.
  • Implement and maintain VMware ESXi.
  • Provide technical support to end users, operations, and management.
  • Deploy and administer NetApp Storage ONTAP, Troubleshooting Performance Issues, performing firmware and operating system upgrades, using storage management tools OnCommand Unified Manager / Performance Manager Insight / Cluster Switch migration and FW upgrade processes and procedures.

Deploy and manage NetAPP tools and related Storage technologies (Snapshots, controller failover, provisioning, deduplication, cloning, SnapMirror, IntelliSnap) including monitoring and troubleshooting, administration, replication, security hardening and performance tuning.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience :

  • Bachelors degree and 9 years of experience; Masters and 7 years; May accept an equivalent combination of professional education / training and applicable work experience in lieu of degree.
  • VMWare and vSphere design, integration, and deployment.
  • Knowledge or Training on VMware and ESX 6.0+ deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Experience writing Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation.
  • Experience working with stakeholders to capture / document requirements.
  • Proficient understanding of NetApp Storage concepts, related management tools, and related Storage technologies (Snapshots, controller failover, provisioning, deduplication, cloning, SnapMirror) including monitoring and troubleshooting, administration, replication technologies.
  • Strong understanding of Storage protocols and technologies. (CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel switching and networks)
  • Experience deploying and administering NetApp Storage CDOT and 7-Mode, Troubleshooting Performance Issues, performing firmware and operating system upgrades, using storage management tools OnCommand Unified Manager / Performance Manager / Insight, Managing backup integration with NetApp technologies.
  • Experience in other NetApp storage technologies like Storage grid, E-Series, SolidFire would be highly regarded.
  • Experience with automation tools such as NetApp Workflow Automation.
  • A thorough understanding of other components in the infrastructure stack compute, virtualization and networks : (NetApp / Cisco Flex pod architecture, Cisco UCS platform, IBM Blade Center, System X, VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications, Commvault).
  • Strong customer communication and documentation skills.
  • Infrastructure design, build, deployment and disaster recovery testing.
  • Positive, proactive, team-orientated attitude with a flexible and innovative approach to work.

Required Clearance :

  • US Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy : SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

9 days ago
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