Description
Job Description:
Leidos Enterprise & Cyber Solutions Defense Team is seeking a Virtualization (VMWare) & Storage Administrator at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, AZ. Would you like to work for a world-class technical team, gain valuable certifications while on the job, and contribute to a critical mission in support of our U.S. Department of Defense? This position will support the NETCOM Regional Cyber Centers - CONUS (RCC-C). US citizenship is required with the ability to obtain an interim Secret. An active Secret clearance is preferred.
What will you do in this role?
Operate and maintain VMWare virtualized and Storage environments on diverse hardware platforms
Troubleshoot complex issues using GUI, command line interface, and Windows PowerShell
Work with remote customers and technical support vendors to resolve complicated hardware and software issues
Utilize diagnostic tools to trace and resolve technical problems
Utilize Remedy ITSM to track and resolve problems impacting continued system operations and make recommendations for any corrective actions required
Create and document potential courses of action for resolving complicated hardware and software virtualization problems
Plan, coordinate, and document the use of revised/updated procedures, processes, and methods for the operations and maintenance of the Data Services infrastructure
Provide "on-call" support after business hours and during weekends when required
Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessary
Review systems development, project requests, coordinate schedules and related departmental activity
Provide overall direction and guidance to assigned project managers
Review and evaluate work of subordinate staff and prepares performance reports
Prepares activity and progress reports regarding all systems analysis and programming sections
These are the Required Qualifications for the role:
Must be US Citizen eligible for DOD interim Secret clearance; active Secret Clearance preferred.
High School Diploma +8 or Associate's Degree +6 or Bachelor's Degree +4 years IT experience.
IAT II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SCNP, SSCP).
Must obtain VMWare CA, EMC Storage Administrator, Symantec Certified Specialist or other qualifying certification on CE list within 180 days
Excellent team skills, must be thorough, must have excellent communications skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in a dynamic cross-organizational team environment
These are the Preferred Qualifications for the role:
Demonstrated knowledge of VMware products (ESXi, VCSA, VSAN, vROPs) include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Demonstrate the ability to continuously adjust priorities to reflect changing circumstances
Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience with different enterprise level backup and recovery software
Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience with different disk based backup appliances
Exhibits dedication to providing quality customer service
Demonstrate knowledge of various SAN hardware and software to include maintenance, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Experience with Data Domain, NetBackup, EMC Unity and EMC VNX solutions.
Effective problem-solving skills and inherent decision-making ability
Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify the cause of issues with the system or determine if other teams need to be included in resolving an issue
Ability to manage own projects including communications to customers as well as work as part of a larger team managed by a project manager
Demonstrate initiative, possess a result oriented mindset, and act with flexibility and tenacity
Pay Range:
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In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
