Sr. Storage and Data Protection Administrator

Vision Information Technology Consultants • Jbphh, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vision IT is a woman-owned small business that has supported DoD and Federal Sector IT initiatives for over two decades. We believe in PEOPLE FIRST, COMPASSION, and SERVANT LEADERSHIP. We work side-by-side with our clients as a trusted, long-term partner offering innovative consultation and leadership to solve pressing and complex problems. We orchestrate people, strategies, technologies, and best-of-breed business processes. Vision IT has an immediate need for a dynamic Sr. Storage and Data Protection Administrator to support a mission driven contract located in Hawaii. This dynamic role requires experience in testing/developing virtualization in large and multi-national deployments to include the storage, network, server (applications and database) aspects including the software required to centrally manage this architecture. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance

Requirements

• Current Cisco CCIE Data Center, Cisco CCNP Data Center, or NetApp NCDA certification is required.
• Possess Systems Experience managing, implementing, and configuring devices.
• Minimum of eight years of relative experience.
• Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains a virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center and various secure hybrid Cloud Computing solutions, virtualized storage, networks, and desktops in the Pacific Theater or other theater-wide DoD deployments.
• Manages virtual capabilities, to include the storage, network, server (applications and databases) aspects and the software required to centrally manage this architecture. Software may include VMWare vSphere, Citrix Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V platforms and extends to desktop management and deployment of the VDI otherwise referred to Thin, Zero, Multi-Level, or Trusted Thin Clients.
• Runs networks, servers, and storage on SIPRNet to include configuration of said equipment to Air Force specifications.
• Experience should include leading a team in the seamless connection to a Virtual Desktop Environment.
• Builds test and training plans for Airmen to manage.
• Operates storage area networks (SAN) to include EMC or other brands, with the broad under-standing of other SAN leaders to include NetApp.
• Oversees virtual servers to support Unified Computing (i.e. virtual call managers) and Share-Point deployments to include the conversion from Physical-to-Virtual (P-to-V) on a virtualized data center platform.
• Experience in deploying capabilities on existing infrastructure (category 5e cable and fiber).
• Governs virtual capabilities where bandwidth and access issues create unique challenges.
• Provides customer support and troubleshooting for virtual servers and VDI client hardware and software and coordinating with Government Network Control Centers and Higher Headquarters.
• Plans and coordinates virtualization configurations with enterprise technicians and network infrastructure configurations with the local base.
• Manages Teradici PCoIP technologies.
• Completes daily VDI Health Checks which includes the systematic and daily monitoring of the backend infrastructure and desktop performance.
• Performs installation, configuration, and management of Atlantis iLio or similar technology.
• Manages VMWare vRealize.
• Performs first line trouble-shooting activities (if required) for installed environments in conjunction with remote enterprise technicians and local base technicians.
• Executes other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan : Company matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Dental & Vision Insurance : Coverage for dental care, eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous policy to maintain work-life balance.
• Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term protection for financial stability.
• Life & AD&D Insurance : Coverage for life and accidental death/dismemberment.
• Supplemental Benefits : Voluntary benefits for critical illness, accident, and hospital care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees