A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Senior+ Level candidate will have:
A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes
Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware
Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
Excellent customer service skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi
Experience with maintaining and patching VMware vSphere environment
Ability to perform incremental and full back-ups with Commvault
Strong mentorship skills
Strong leadership skills
Key Tasks & Responsibilities From PWS/SOW
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
Configures, implements, and administers storage strategies, solutions, and protocols
Provides technical and application support and backup, evaluates capacity planning for the present and future state of storage growth
Executes new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, tech support, and business needs
This position may require occasional support for business development activities
Remote server and storage management (Preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions)
Attend meetings that are required by the section
Build, configure, and maintain virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions
Provide diagnostics and technical resolution for any local or remote assets
Troubleshoot and resolve trouble tickets with BMC Remedy and ServiceNow
Provide outstanding service by interacting directly with customers seeking resolution
Communicate issues and recommendations back to leadership in a clear and concise manner
Document work to share with the Storage and Virtualization team
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 2 - 4 years of related experience
- Direct experience with VMware vSphere
- Experience with storage and hardware solutions for virtualized computing environments
Required:
Desired:
Certifications
- Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification (required)
- VMware VCP certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days (required)
- Dell VxRail Operate certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days (required)
Security Clearance
- Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance
- Active Secret or TOP Secret
Required:
Desired:
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
- Shift – This is a 24/7/365 mission and day, swing, and mid-shift are needed. Rotating shift may be required.
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Detailed understanding of storage and virtualization processes
- Detailed knowledge of server virtualization and hardware
- Strong experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
- Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
- Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi
- Experience maintaining and patching VMware vSphere environments
- Ability to perform incremental and full backups with Commvault
- Experience with Dell servers and storage solutions (preferred for remote server/storage management)
- Troubleshoot and resolve trouble tickets using BMC Remedy and ServiceNow
- Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years related experience
- Security+ or other qualifying IAT II certification
- VMware VCP certification (or ability to obtain within 120 days)
- Dell VxRail Operate certification (or ability to obtain within 120 days)
- Eligibility to obtain a US Secret security clearance
- Strong mentorship and leadership skills
What We Do
Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is a provider of enterprise-wide IT solutions, digital transformation, and process optimization services. With over 30 years of experience, the company serves both Defense and Civilian federal government customers, focusing on delivering quality, value, and technological innovation. They are recognized for their consistent performance and high ratings in federal programs, maintaining a commitment to integrity and excellence in their service delivery.
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