Expert Systems Architect (Storage)

About the role

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage VMware’s virtualization platforms, including ESX/ESXi, Virtual Center and Virtual Center Upgrade Manager
• Design, implement and manage storage and virtualization infrastructure, including SAN/NAS storage, virtualization hosts, and virtual machines
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure storage and virtualization compatibility and optimize application performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in storage and virtualization environments
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for storage and virtualization infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage and virtualization, including performance, capacity and connectivity issues
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of storage and virtualization systems with other technologies and platforms
• Ensure storage and virtualization systems are configured to meet security and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Must have Bachelors degree and 11+ years of relevant experience
• Expert Systems Architect with a background utilizing the following: Experience with VMware’s Virtualization platforms, including ESX/ESXi, Virtual Center and Virtual Center Upgrade Manager
• Strong knowledge of storage and virtualization architectures, including design, implementation and management
• Experience developing and implementing storage and virtualization automation and orchestration scripts and tool

Preferred

• Certification in storage or virtualization technologies (e.g. VCP or VCIX)
• Experience with data protection and business continuity technologies such as backup and disaster recovery
• Experience with Cloud storage and virtualization platform such as AWS, MS Azure, Oracle or Google Cloud

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave
• Recognition program
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics