Description:

A TEKsystems client is looking to hire a Virtual Server Administrator in Kansas City, MO. Qualified candidates must have an active secret clearance, Security+, 5+ years of experience, and possess VMware Certified Associate (VCA)

Job Description

• The qualified candidate will manage and operate a virtualized Microsoft (MS) environment.

• Other duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Perform Daily Status checks of 6 Nutanix Clusters (Virtual Environments) and complete reports with any alerts or errors.

• Develop and manage effective working relationships with both internal and external customers who use MITSC-E Virtual Machines and Remedy Ticketing systems.

• Develop the physical Virtual Infrastructure design, addressing performance criteria and standards for transition from VMWare to Nutanix Virtual Environment.

• Work closely with section lead to oversee and manage daily operations to meet established goals.

• Develop and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware, understand, and follow network IA policies and procedures.

• Installed software for Nutanix configuration for Virtual Machines running Microsoft Server 2012, 2016, Windows 10, RHEL 6/7, and integrated with Active Directory to configure end-user permissions.

• Perform routine checks from vendor software for update software packages. Perform Proof of Concept and Stability in a Staging environment before applying to production systems.

• Ensure Recovery checkpoints are completed on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis.

• Report On-Site to local Data Center and remote Disaster Recovery locations for hardware component replacement.

• Submit Support requests with vendors for issues that cannot be resolved through Knowledge Base information.

• Troubleshoot and resolve systems failures and application issues with information system developers, customers and independently.

• Installed, configured and administered a wide variety of: windows and linux/unix operating systems, servers, workstations, desktops, storage, network components for Local Area Networks (LANs), Storage Attached Network (SAN) switches.

• Utilize Remedy Tickets to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues, documented actions taken, routed tickets to other sections as required.

• Built, monitored, maintained, upgraded and secured server and storage hardware systems on NIPRNET and SIPRNET networks

• Acted as POC for maintenance and administration of systems for both onsite and remote locations.

• Routinely provide after-hours and weekend support for customers with Maintenance windows outside of regular working hours.

• Recommend and implement changes to information systems via approval from management and Change Advisory Board (CAB).

• Utilized VMware vSphere vCenter and Nutanix Acropolis to manage multiple ESXi and AHV hosts; datastore clusters, and virtual machines (VM)

• Configured virtual networks utilizing distributed switches, configured datastores, created VM templates, generated snapshots, applied patches and updates to vCenter Server and its components as well as Nutanix Acropolis.

• Created baselines to apply patches and updates using VMware Update Manager.

• Utilized vSphere Data Protection (vDP) to provide VM and Volume level backups to ensure systems were recoverable in the event of failures

• Conduct system diagnostics, repaired and or replaced electronic equipment hardware such as storage, switches, CPUs, system boards, Network Interface Cards (NICs), storage arrays and other hardware components.

• Manage Nutanix Acropolis, Nutanix AHV, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, VMware vSphere vCenter 5.x and 6.x, ESXi 5.x and 6.x, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 7 and Windows 10.

• Assist customers in installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance for various hardware and software.

• Generated trouble tickets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s to document work performed

• Performed system security checks, applied security measures as appropriate, patched systems using Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) according to Operational Directives (OpDirs) to ensure compliance with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) security standards

• Applied DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on information systems/software to meet stringent security compliance requirements. Remediated vulnerabilities discovered from Retina security scans.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance

• IAT Level II (Security+)

• 6 years of experience with Active Directory (AD), clustering, Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Must possess VMware Certified Associate (VCA) and be willing to obtain VCP within 6 months

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)

• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required

  About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.