Scalence L.L.C. is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to provide virtual machine and Linux support in an enterprise-level environment for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves designing and developing solutions for complex application problems, system administration issues, and performance systems management.

Responsibilities:

Performs day-to-day activities related to the support, research, analysis, and implementation of VMware, Linux, Windows systems, storage and infrastructure. Considerable knowledge, experience, and understanding of working in a VMware, Linux and Windows environment is required
Thorough knowledge of and in-depth experience with performance monitoring, troubleshooting, system testing, OS upgrade, backup, recovery and software patch installation and testing in a VMware, Linux, and Windows environment
Experience with standard server networking protocols, storage and data management
In-depth experience with medium to large-scale enterprise VMware and Windows environments
Experience with providing technical support in a hybrid, cloud-only or virtual environment
Experience working with and writing PowerShell scripting
Excellent communication & collaborative skills
Collaborate and notify Government representative of issues involving performance of the operating environment
Perform daily health checks, review, and respond to events reflected in various management tools, perform server patch management
Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health and optimization
Work with the Government to identify virtual servers no longer needed or to be decommissioned
Deliver recommendations on best practices, including recommendations on moving the current storage and virtualization infrastructure from a hybrid environment to cloud-only

Requirements:

7+ years of experience and knowledge with: VMWare – Supporting AirWatch, Horizon, PIV-D, Site Recovery Manager, vCloud Suite, vRealize, vCenter and vSphere
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Group Policy
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration manager (MECM)
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Azure
Linux RedHat / Enterprise Linux
7+ Years' Experience as a senior computer systems engineer/architect
Must have design, architecture and solution development experience
Knowledge and hands on experience with the fundamentals of VMware ESX, VCenter, networking and storage related to the VMware environment
Working knowledge of NetApp storage area networks (SAN) and the associated technologies for maintaining them
Ability to provide operations and maintenance support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft Windows Servers in a classified enterprise environment
U.S. Citizenship or have been a permanent resident for more than 3 years
Must possess a Secret clearance/position of trust at time of submission
Hands on experience with VMware VRealize, vCenter, vCenter Servicer Appliance (VCSA), datastore and network management
Experience with Satellite for backup and restore
Knowledge and experience with the DISA Security Technical Implement Guide (STIG) process and compliance
Familiarity with patching tools, such as: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Experience administering Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP and domain controllers

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