VMware Subject Matter Expert

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 equivalent experience, 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

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 with flexible core hours

• 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