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VMWare/Broadcom Subject Matter Expert

Computer World Services, Hampton, VA, United States


Overview A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Subject Matter Expert candidate will have:

Detailed understanding of storage and virtualization processes.

Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware and core networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, subnets).

Strong experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines.

Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues.

Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience administering, maintaining, and patching VMware vCenter, ESXi, and vSphere environments.

Experience with SSO, Active Directory integration and certificate management.

Experience performing incremental and full backups using Commvault or Dell Avamar.

Experience with Aria Operations, NSX, and ADX Suite.

Ability to troubleshoot identity and authentication issues across VMware components.

Understanding of enterprise-scale virtualization configuration baselines and lifecycle management.

Strong mentorship and leadership skills.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Design, monitor, maintain, and lead the engineering process of an organization’s versatile and secure information storage environment and backup solutions, such as high-capacity databases, networks, and systems.

Implement, administer, and configure storage strategies, solutions, and protocols.

Deliver technical and application support, conduct capacity planning, and project present and future storage and virtualization growth.

Execute new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, technical support processes, and business needs.

Support remote server and storage management (preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions).

Attend required meetings and support business development activities.

Build, configure, and maintain virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions.

Diagnose and resolve technical issues for local and remote assets, including hardware, vSphere, networking, and authentication components.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported through established processes.

Deliver outstanding customer service through direct interaction with users and stakeholders.

Communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner.

Document work for knowledge sharing within the Storage and Virtualization team.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and 4–6 years of related experience.

Direct experience with VMware vSphere.

Desired:

Experience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols.

Required Certifications

Security+ or other qualifying IAT II certification.

VMware VCAP certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days.

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

Security Clearance Desired: Active Secret or TOP Secret

Required: Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance.

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

Shift – The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday between the operating hours of 0600 to 1700.

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 based on 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 Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

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