DevOps Administrator (5026)

SMX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is looking for a highly motivated DevOps Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland. As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.

Requirements

Clearance Required: Top Secret
An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret
BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline
High school diploma and 6 years’ additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
10+ years of experience managing VMware infrastructure
Expertise in SAN/NAS storage administration, especially in virtualized environments
Strong scripting skills (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or similar)
Solid understanding of Windows/Linux server environments and networking (VLANs,firewalls, load balancers)
DoD 8570.01M IAT Level III certification (CompTIA Sec+ or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments
Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX and SDN solutions, defining virtual networks, security rules, and automation workflows
Deploy and manage VCF 9 cluster
Integrate and manage container platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, Docker) within the VMware ecosystem
Monitor performance, capacity, and availability to optimize the virtual environment
Automate tasks and deployments using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within virtualized compute, storage, and network layers
Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, designs, and operations
Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to design hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions
Perform system hardening following DoD STIG standards and maintain compliance artifacts