Virtualization Systems Administrator

Overview

i3 is seeking a Virtualization Systems Administrator. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance to satisfy architectural and business requirements. The Virtualization Systems Administrator must have a customer centric approach and provide all levels of support for the user base community.

• Provide direct customer service and technical support to local and remote users as required via phone, e-mail, on-line systems and in person.
• Perform implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management.
• Manages a VMware vSphere Infrastructure in support of several labs.
• Manages a VDI environment using Omnissa Horizon providing both Windows and Linux environments.
• Manages the functionality of servers and computers running Windows/Linux operating systems such as (RHEL, CentOS, Windows 10/11, Windows Server) within an Active Directory environment.
• Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of system documentation such as SOPs and policies.
• Implementing Information Assurance (IA) systems and practices such as DISA STIGs, RMF and system hardening.
• Interacts with users and evaluate vendor products.
• Provides advice and training to end-users.
• 10% Travel

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance required. Must be able to maintain the security clearance required for this position.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.
• Must have Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Strong Virtualization and Systems Administration principles and troubleshooting experience.
• Good working knowledge of cybersecurity practices/procedures (DISA STIGs, RMF, hardening, documentation).
• Must have DoD 8570/8140 IA Certification (Security+ CE).
• VMWare Certified Professional or greater certification required.
• Ability to manage a large-scale, complex virtual computing environment.
• Ability to build, standardize, and configure Windows and Linux Operating Systems in various technical use cases.

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Red Hat Open Shift, VSan, App Volumes, Kubernetes
• Experience with Multifactor authentication, CAC/Smartcard PKI and certificate management in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

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