Sr Virtualization Engineer - Kina'ole Foundation

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
• 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 by Supervisor

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
• Top secret clearance is preferred

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.