Job Description:
We are seeking a TS/SCI cleared, well-rounded Windows and VMware engineer to support on-premise virtual environments and cloud-based systems. Be a member of a team of 8 engineers managing, maintaining, and securing vSphere resources, Windows Active Directory, and Windows Servers on two heterogeneous Research and Development (R&D) networks. These accredited networks are supported at two locations and provide private/public cloud services to a set of highly technical projects tackling some of DoD’s hardest data challenges. Services range from core services (Active Directory, VMWare, networks) to big data solutions such as Elasticsearch, AWS, and Azure. The ideal candidate needs to balance the agility of introducing new innovative services while maintaining the infrastructure to ensure supportability and accreditation of the networks. Facilitate system modifications across a variety of projects that include operational technologies and/or solutions to support technical, analytical, or operational requirements. Support strategic activities such as: identifying, analyzing, defining, and coordinating user, customer, and stakeholder needs. Translate user requirements into technical or operational resources for the research, development, production, and procurement of processes, systems, and services. Analyze portfolios of IT systems, tools, applications, and develop enterprise artifacts required for implementation; develop standard processes; manage IT portfolios; develop documentation; develop metrics, and provide performance summaries. The engineer will be responsible for supporting custom solutions throughout the IT project life-cycle, including refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance. Experience with Cloud and Scripting a plus. Should have a desire to learn something new every day and share it with others so the whole team can grow.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent IT certified experience.
- Ability to design, administer, configure and secure ESXi, vCenter, VSAN, and related storage
- Ability to design, administer, configure, and secure Windows Servers and Workstations, troubleshoot GPOs, Administer DNS, and write PowerShell scripts to automate processes.
- DoD 8570.1 Certification (e.g., Security+)
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Cisco switches, Dell PowerEdge servers, and storage appliances, basic networking design and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Linux administration in CentOS, Ubuntu, bash scripting, and leveraging Linux to provide custom solutions
- Experience with leveraging provisioning tools such as Ansible / Ansible Tower, and Rancher
- 3+ years Cloud experience or System Design Related Certifications (AWS, RHCA, and/or VCP )
- Knowledge of Python, Java, Bash, or have Software Development experience
Security Clearance:
- Active TS/SCI US Government security clearance is required
Novetta, from complexity to clarity.
Novetta delivers highly scalable advanced analytics and secure technology solutions to address challenges of national and global significance. Focused on mission success, Novetta pioneers disruptive technologies in machine learning, data analytics, full-spectrum cyber, cloud engineering, open source analytics, and multi-INT fusion for Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Law Enforcement customers. Novetta is headquartered in McLean, VA with over 1,300 employees across the U.S.
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