Virtual Server Administrator (w/ active TS) - Critical Solutions

Virtual Server Administrator (w/ active TS)

Location: Quantico, VA
Clearance: Top Secret

JOB DESCRIPTION

Critical Solutions has an immediate need for a Virtual Server Administrator. The Virtual Server Administrator will manage and operate a virtualized Microsoft (MS) environment.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Daily Status checks of 6 Nutanix Clusters (Virtual Environments) and complete reports with any alerts or errors.
• Develop and manage effective working relationships with both internal and external customers who use MITSC-E Virtual Machines and Remedy Ticketing systems.
• Develop the physical Virtual Infrastructure design, addressing performance criteria and standards for transition from VMWare to Nutanix Virtual Environment.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware, understand, and follow network IA policies and procedures.
• Installed software for Nutanix configuration for Virtual Machines running Microsoft Server 2012, 2016, Windows 10, RHEL 6/7, and integrated with Active Directory to configure end-user permissions.
• Perform routine checks from vendor software for update software packages. Perform Proof of Concept and Stability in a Staging environment before applying to production systems.
• Report On-Site to local Data Center and remote Disaster Recovery locations for hardware component replacement.
• Submit Support requests with vendors for issues that cannot be resolved through Knowledge Base information.
• Troubleshoot and resolve systems failures and application issues with information system developers, customers and independently.
• Installed, configured and administered a wide variety of: windows and linux/unix operating systems, servers, workstations, desktops, storage, network components for Local Area Networks (LANs), Storage Attached Network (SAN) switches.
• Utilize Remedy Tickets to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues, documented actions taken, routed tickets to other sections as required.
• Built, monitored, maintained, upgraded and secured server and storage hardware systems on NIPRNET and SIPRNET networks
• Acted as POC for maintenance and administration of systems for both onsite and remote locations.
• Routinely provide after-hours and weekend support for customers with Maintenance windows outside of regular working hours.
• Recommend and implement changes to information systems via approval from management and Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Utilized VMware vSphere vCenter and Nutanix Acropolis to manage multiple ESXi and AHV hosts; datastore clusters, and virtual machines (VM)
• Configured virtual networks utilizing distributed switches, configured datastores, created VM templates, generated snapshots, applied patches and updates to vCenter Server and its components as well as Nutanix Acropolis.
• Utilized vSphere Data Protection (vDP) to provide VM and Volume level backups to ensure systems were recoverable in the event of failures.
• Conduct system diagnostics, repaired and or replaced electronic equipment hardware such as storage, switches, CPUs, system boards, Network Interface Cards (NICs), storage arrays and other hardware components.
• Manage Nutanix Acropolis, Nutanix AHV, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, VMware vSphere vCenter 5.x and 6.x, ESXi 5.x and 6.x, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 7 and Windows 10.
• Performed system security checks, applied security measures as appropriate, patched systems using Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) according to Operational Directives (OpDirs) to ensure compliance with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) security standards
• Applied DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on information systems/software to meet stringent security compliance requirements. Remediated vulnerabilities discovered from Retina security scans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top-Secret clearance
• Requires BS degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience; or High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 5 Years of Experience.
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III
• DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with Active Directory (AD), clustering, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Must possess VMware Certified Associate (VCA) certification.

Clearance Requirement:Must be a US Citizen and possess an active DoD Top-Secret Clearance. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, selected candidate must undergo background investigation and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position.

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS:

Salary range $76,000 - $98,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more.