Link Solutions Inc. is seeking a VMware Systems Administrator (Intermediate-Level) to join our team on Fort Huachuca, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- Mid-Shift (details below)
- Non-remote (relocation incentive available)
As a VMware Systems Administrator, you will be vital in supporting and maintaining a secure, globally distributed information system at Fort Huachuca. You’ll work within a collaborative and diverse technical team, ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of virtualized environments across multiple secure operating systems.
In this role, you will provide system administration and technical support for VMware infrastructure, managing and optimizing virtual environments to ensure high availability and performance. You will support mission-critical operations and infrastructure for defense-related systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system security and efficiency.
This is an opportunity to be part of an industry-leading organization that contributes directly to national security. You’ll work on innovative, high-impact projects in a dynamic and supportive environment, with access to career advancement, professional development, and certification support. If you're looking to grow your expertise in cutting-edge virtualization technologies while making a meaningful impact, this role is for you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance within the VMware environment.
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to hosted tenants.
- Design, plan, implement, and administer enterprise blade server and storage technologies in support of the underlying virtualization infrastructure.
- Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.
- Install, configure, and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
- Perform backups, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
- Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
- Build and configure virtual networks.
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of hardware maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or replacements supporting the virtualization infrastructure
- Provide advice and training to end-users.
- Administer enterprise VMware-based virtualization infrastructures covering vCenter ESXi environments version 6.0 and later.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Shift/Hours Information:
- Mid-Shift
- Sunday - Wednesday
- Hours: 10:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Qualifications:
- US Citizen
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
- Two (2+) years of relevant experience or an AA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
- Experience with Cisco FlexPod, VMware (or equivalent virtualization technologies), or Network Attached Storage systems.
- Current Computing Environment (CE) certification (required within 90 days of performance start date).
Preferred:
- IAT Level III Certification- DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
- Knowledgeable in creating a PPS (Ports, protocols, & services) request.
- Experience with network installations and upgrades.
- Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Additional Information:
Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.
Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
