Virtualization Engineer III - Epsilon Inc.

Virtualization Engineer III
 
Who is Epsilon:
Epsilon is an IT Services company that was founded in 2009 and has become an established leader in providing Information Technology services to both Federal Government and Commercial businesses across the United States. Epsilon is known for its solution-focused and innovative approach, aligning technology systems, tools, and processes with the missions and objectives of its customers.
 
Epsilon’s headquarters are in Weaverville, NC with other corporate offices in Greenville, SC, Crystal City, VA, and Denver, CO. We have employees in 30+ States across the U.S.
 
Why work for Epsilon:
In joining Epsilon’s team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Epsilon’s business and customer initiatives, as well as influence our brand culture through people interaction and technology advancements.

Epsilon invests in our employees by promoting from within and enabling employees to elevate their knowledge and skill set in their profession by allocating $3,000 annually in Professional Development funds.  We also offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits through one of the largest national carriers, Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure and has a generous rollover, 11 company paid Holidays, and 401(k) with immediate contribution.
 
Where you’ll work:
This fully remote opportunity allows you the flexibility to work from home in support of Epsilon’s USDA DISC Customer.
 
Our Customer’s Mission:
The USDA Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC) operates 24/7/365 to provide comprehensive on premises and cloud-based hosting services, including Disaster Recovery, security, and professional support services and operations to approximately 35 federal organizations. The USDA and other Federal partners depend upon DISC’s highly complex and interconnected technology infrastructure to conduct their operations. To better support this mission, DISC is modernizing their technology by transitioning to a continuous integration, deployment, and code-based organization.
 
An average day:
As Virtualization Engineer III, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing virtualized environments, ensuring efficient use of hardware resources through virtual machines and containers. This position will optimize system performance, enhance scalability, and troubleshoot virtualization-related issues in cloud or on-premise infrastructure. The Virtualization Engineer will use expertise in hypervisors, virtualization platforms and automation tools to support seamless infrastructure operations. In this position you will:

• Perform day-to-day administration of VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and storage systems (e.g., vSAN, SAN, NAS).
• Perform patching of ESXi, vCenter, and related storage systems when applicable.
• Installation and configuration of ESXi, vCenter, and storage resources as required.
• Perform compliance/hardening of newly configured ESXi hosts, vCenter servers, and storage systems to remain compliant with new compliance baselines.
• Administer and optimize storage solutions, including provisioning, monitoring, and ensuring performance and availability for virtualized workloads.
• Use Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery testing and maintaining backups.
• Utilize vROps to pull reports regarding resource utilization across the Virtual Environment and associated storage.
• Administration and configuration of Cisco UCS servers using UCS Manager.
• Firmware management of Cisco UCS Servers and storage-related components.
• Maintain and contribute to enterprise source code and configuration (git) repositories.
• Support automating tasks using client automation tools, with a focus on streamlining storage management tasks.
• Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively, particularly focusing on storage-related issues (e.g., latency, capacity management).
• Research and document process flows, including storage workflows for VM provisioning, backup, and recovery.
• Research, determine, and analyze user requirements, and define system or site scope and objectives, including storage requirements for virtualization environments.
• Provide 24x7x365 remote support services and on-premises facility response as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned condition.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with storage integration in a virtualized environment, including managing and provisioning storage resources, storage migration, and troubleshooting performance issues related to storage.
• Experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Storage systems expertise, including VMware vSAN, traditional SAN, and NAS.
• Nutanix administration experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing Site Recovery Manager for disaster recovery.
• Cisco UCS Servers for compute and storage resource management.
• Experience writing scripts in PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Bash to automate VMware tasks and storage-related workflows.
• Experience with managing data storage lifecycle processes, from provisioning to decommissioning, while ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment but also independently.
• Strong detail orientation supported by the ability to take a structured approach to achieve long-term objectives and build sustainable routines.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead efforts of analysis and resolution of problems or issues, including those related to virtualized storage; identifies when and how to escalate problems to the appropriate level.
• Strong documentation skills, organizational skills, and communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally with team members.
• Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently with varying deadlines and levels of importance.
• Experience and comfort with change and ambiguity given the ever-evolving nature of the business.
• Experience collaborating with Technology and Business Teams to deliver data and technology solutions that meet business objectives.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Listed below are the physical or mental requirements necessary for the job's performance. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.
• Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.
• The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and the ability to communicate with managers and co-workers.
• Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.
• Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.

 
 
Connect directly with your dedicated recruiter, Jessica, on Epsilon’s careers page.
www.epsilon-inc.com/careers
 
 
Epsilon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. EEO/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets.

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If you are an individual with a disability and need special assistance or reasonable accommodation in applying for employment with Epsilon, Inc., please contact our Recruiting department by phone 828-398-5414 or by email careers@epsilon-inc.com.
 
 
We will be accepting applications through 11/11/2024.
 
 

 


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