Senior Hardware/Virtualization Administrator

BAE Systems•Hudson, NH

3d•$97,008 - $164,914

About The Position

As part of our Technology Capabilities team, you will help develop and implement IT infrastructure and standards to support closed areas and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make a positive impact and hone your skills while advancing your career in a cutting-edge, dynamic environment. We are looking for an experienced Hardware/Virtualization Administrator to add their skills to our team of diverse, driven and highly capable IT professionals. In this role, you will:

Requirements

Active Secret clearance; willingness to be submitted for a Top Secret clearance
6-10+ years of relevant work experience pertinent to the position
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
Active Secret clearance; willingness to be submitted for a Top Secret clearance
Experience in successfully implementing and deploying IT solutions, within air-gapped environments preferred
Successfully implementing enterprise server components and datacenter infrastructure including hardware, power and cooling
Experience with enterprise-class storage and backup technologies (NetApp, Dell/EMC, Veeam, Veritas, etc.)
Experience with enterprise virtual infrastructure platforms (vSphere, RedHat OpenShift, Hyper-V)
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly
Significant experience with Windows operating systems
Familiarity with Linux and Unix operating systems
Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools, network technologies, concepts and configurations
Familiarity with hardware power and cooling requirements
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service restoration efforts are required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, KVM)
Expert level knowledge with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions (Omnissa Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft RDS)
Experience using scripting languages to analyze/optimize performance, automate tasks, and manage deployments (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, Bash)
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Relevant professional certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associated)
May be required to lift up to 40 pounds and move into positions either standing or kneeling that require connecting computing equipment for use

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contributor and subject matter expert (SME) in the development, implementation and deployment of Closed Area hardware standards for servers, storage, backup, and datacenter resources
Comprehensively evaluate and assess Business requirements for IT projects and work with other subject matter experts, stakeholders and vendors to design solutions to meet or exceed project requirements and organizational standards, and account for project growth
Thoroughly test and evaluate all hardware/datacenter solutions to ensure Business requirements are met or exceeded, and ensure compliance with organizational and corporate security standards or other regulatory requirements
Perform thorough technical review of hardware through all stages of project lifecycle; evaluate and assess changes or issues and advise stakeholders of project impact
Author and maintain thorough documentation for standard processes, operating procedures, system configurations, and compliance
Act as primary contributor in the research and development of new hardware/datacenter technologies, implementation and deployment processes; develop and maintain roadmaps and lifecycles for hardware/datacenter solutions
Act as primary interface with key vendors and Business stakeholders, and establish or maintain close working relationships with them to stay up to date with industry offerings and technologies
Act as primary contributor to and lead for special implementation projects as required
Work closely and collaboratively with other team members and teams across a wide range of disciplines; regularly advise, train and mentor team members
Effectively and regularly communicate status and provide feedback to all organizational levels
Serve as third level escalation support for operational systems

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.