VMware Subject Matter Expert

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

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

Education & Experience

Require d

B achelor's degree or equivalent experience , and 4 -6 years of related experience

Direct experience with VMware vSphere

Desired

E xperience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols

Certifications

Required Certifications

Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification

Must be willing to obtain VMware VCP or VC A P certification within 120 days

Desired Certifications

Dell VxRail Operate certification OR the ability to obtain within 120 days

Security Clearance

Desired

Active Secret or TOP Secret

Required

Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

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