Systems Administrator Senior (VMware) –TS/SCI

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator Senior with with our client. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. With our client, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

With our clients, people are their differentiator. As a Systems Administrator Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Administrator Senior joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command.

Responsibilities:? Operate and sustain the on-going daily operational use of a VMware infrastructure including updating, testing and deploying the vSphere and vCenter product releases. This includes identifying concerns or issues encountered during installation, testing and deployment of new software releases.

Manage and administer physical and virtual servers, primarily Windows and Linux servers

Support and management of server virtualization, server provisioning, physical server maintenance, security compliance and daily operations

Manage VMware vSphere, with emphasis on automation, and enterprise storage and backup system administration, installation and on-going maintenance experience.

Maintain server lifecycle - provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of the hardware

Maintain the virtualized server environment via configuration, implementation, management and support activities

Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment’s health status, service performance, and utilization

Implement and maintain continuous compliance to information security policies and technical standards, report and remediation of non-compliances

Maintain the security baseline compliance via configuration, implementation, and remediation activities

Apply regular security patches and software update

Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems

Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

Provides installation and operational support of voice and data communications hardware and software systems.

Performs configuration of operating system and security patches for host and distributed systems and implements incident response procedures during incidents of a network or host security breach.

Reviews customer requirements and makes recommendations for changes to existing technical architecture.

Complies with prescribed customer, industry and agency standards.

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. support, administer and maintenance of enterprise data center systems comprised of both physical and virtual servers, storage, backups, monitoring and automation as well as eventually Hybrid Cloud management

Must Have’s:Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s with 10 years of experience

Ability to provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems

Be able to provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract

IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent

Computing Env: Computing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.)

Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Salary: $93,500 - $126,500

Benefits:401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants 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. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.