Storage and Virtualization Administrator - Senior at Computer World Services (CWS)Corporation in Hampton, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description

* A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator - Senior+ Level candidate will have:

o A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes

o Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware

o Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines

o Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues

o Excellent customer service skills

* The ideal candidate will have: 

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills

o Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi

o Experience with maintaining and patching VMware vSphere environment

o Ability to perform incremental and full back-ups with Commvault

o Strong mentorship skills 

o Strong leadership skills

Key Tasks and Responsibilities From PWS/SOW

* Work with the IAFNOS Leadership to standardize operations and enforce consistent standards.

* Responsible for employee scheduling to ensure the required shift coverage.

* Responsible for administrative functions (Timecards, Appraisals, ETC).

* Responsible for employee training, mentoring, and development.

* Responsible for tracking employee certifications.

* Responsible for ensuring performance targets are met.

* Participate in the interview and selection process for potential candidates.

* 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 Storage and Virtualization team.

Education & Experience

* Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 10+ years of related experience

Certifications

* Required Certifications:

o Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification

o VMware VCP certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days

o Dell VxRail Operate certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days

Security Clearance

* Desired

o Active Secret Clearance

* Required

o Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance.

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

* The primary shift for this position is Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1630; however, this is a 24/7/365 mission, and the ability to support Day, Swing, and Mid operations is required. 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 at the government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant.

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 Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at