Virtualization and Windows Systems Engineer

Quantum Sky•Dulles, VA

2d•$170,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking a Virtualization and Windows Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III) to join their team onsite at a Customer Program in Dulles, VA. The candidate will be assigned to a National Systems ISP/ASP program within the government services product line to help create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform. The role involves ensuring continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies. The candidate will support server processing and virtualization needs for multiple Active Directory domains, lead large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments, and support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology. Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, creating technical work products, evaluating customer change requests, engaging with customer and third-party operations, and presenting status and plans at customer change board meetings. This full-time position may require overtime to meet key deadlines.

Requirements

B.S./B.A. in Aerospace Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Math with 5+ years of relevant work experience
Current CompTIA Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification
5-7 years of experience in VMware and Windows support
Experience in ISP/ASP compute, network, and storage environments
Systems engineering experience on a large government cloud deployment contract
Demonstrated judgment in managing competing priorities to meet program objectives
Experience in identifying risks and establishing effective mitigation and contingency plans
Experience with Microsoft Windows 2019, VMware ESXi 6.x-8.x, and Veritas NetBackup 8.0-10.x
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patching, and systems configuration at a Tier III support desk level
Experience with Dell and HP rack server technologies
Demonstrated experience with large-scale VMware configurations, including design, deployment, and maintenance
Knowledge of backup systems and server technologies related to archive and storage
Ability to interface with program and company leadership, customers, and end users
Willingness to work overtime to meet key deadlines and lead team efforts
Experience in Computer Network and Systems Administration domains
Proficiency in integrating and solving complex infrastructure problems
Active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to convert and upgrade older infrastructure to new technologies
Proficiency in developing, revising, and maintaining technical and operational documentation
Ability to maintain and grow technical competence in areas such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation
Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge to improve team performance

Responsibilities

Create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform.
Ensure continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies.
Support server processing and virtualization needs for multiple Active Directory domains.
Lead large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments.
Support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
Create technical work products.
Evaluate customer change requests.
Engage with customer and third-party operations.
Present status and plans at customer change board meetings.
Define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions in collaboration with partners.
Ensure high reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management.
Respond to and use an online ticketing system for user service requests.
Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF/DISA).
Convert and upgrade older infrastructure to new technologies.
Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation.
Maintain and grow technical competence in areas such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation.
Mentor and share knowledge to improve team performance.