Virtualization System Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments
• Integrate and deliver computer, networking, and storage solutions for supporting virtual and physical resources
• Create, configure, and maintain VMware vCenter and ESXi virtualized environments
• Create, configure, and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using VMware/Omnissa Horizon View Server and Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
• Support system accreditation efforts by creating, updating, and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation and required security controls
• Manage and maintain system baselines, configuration management items, and vulnerability scanning activities across networks
• Troubleshoot physical and virtual hardware, including BIOS configuration, software patching, and HPE server hardware upgrades

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in virtualization systems engineering or information systems security
• Experienced with CMMI and Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies
• Experience with IT installation management, with experience in a DoD or DoN context preferred
• Experience navigating system accreditation processes and meeting security requirements in complex environments
• Extensive hands-on experience managing virtualized compute, networking, and storage infrastructure in enterprise settings
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical and security documentation
• Experience in hyper-scale computing environments
• Security+ CE or similar certification
• VMware VCP certification or equivalent hyperscale cloud certification

Qualifications

• 5+ years as lead position over virtualization design and/or cloud design
• Experience with coordination and execution of LVC FST standard Fleet training events such as Composite Training Unit Exercises or Task Force Exercise and events, including the execution of BMD exercises
• Knowledge and experience in a Fleet Readiness Certification Board Process, with SPAWAR experience preferred
• Experience with Git, Ansible, and Terraform in hybrid cloud environments
• SecurityX or similar IAT Level III certification
• Hyper-scale cloud architect level certification (Google, AWS, Azure)
• PMP certification

Clearance Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Clearance or higher

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Candidates need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment. Candidates frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.