A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Subject Matter Expert candidate will have:
A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes
Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware and core networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, subnets)
Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience administering/maintaining/patching VMware vCenter, ESXi, and vSphere environments
Experience with SSO, Active Directory integration and Certificate management
Experience performing incremental and full backups using Commvault or Dell Avamar
Experience with Aria Operations, NSX, and ADX Suite
Ability to troubleshoot identity and authentication issues across VMware components
Understanding of enterprise‑ scale virtualization configuration baselines and lifecycle management
Strong mentorship and leadership skills
Designs, monitors, maintains, and heads the engineering process of an organization’s versatile and secure information storage environment and backup solutions, such as high-capacity databases, networks, and systems
Implements, administers, and configures storage strategies, solutions, and protocols
Delivers technical and application support, conducts capacity planning, and projects present and future storage and virtualization growth
Executes new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, technical support processes, and business needs
Supports remote server and storage management (preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions)
Attends required meetings and supports business development activities
Builds, configures, and maintains virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions
Diagnoses and resolves technical issues for local and remote assets, including hardware, vSphere, networking, and authentication components
Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues reported through established processes
Delivers outstanding customer service through direct interaction with users and stakeholders
Communicates issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner
Documents work for knowledge sharing within the Storage and Virtualization team
Required
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 4-6 years of related experience
Direct experience with VMware vSphere
Desired:
Experience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols
Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification
VMware VCAP certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days
Dell VxRail Operate certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days
Desired:
Active Secret or TOP Secret
Required:
Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance
Shift – The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday between the operating hours of 0600 to 1700
If a temporary schedule change is required to support operations, you will be provided with as much notice as the situation allows
Certification requirements are subject to change based on government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Computer World Services Corp. delivers exceptional enterprise-wide IT solutions and services to Defense and Civilian federal customers both domestically and abroad. Our performance is reflected by the consistently exceptional CPAR ratings we have received throughout the years and across all of our programs.
Our core competencies include:
• IT Operations and Maintenance
• Systems Architecture and Engineering
• Cloud Solution Services
• Agile Software Development
• Call Center Outsourcing
• Cybersecurity
With a team of over 400 staff members, our service and support extends to over 20 distinct Federal customers who are located globally.
CWS is committed to quality management and continual process improvement, as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 certification and CMMI-DEV Level 3 appraisal.
