Windows / Virtualization Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA MD Home Office (MDHOME), MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. GDIT has an immediate opportunity for Windows / Virtualization Systems Engineer with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance located in Windsor Mill, MD. In this role you will be an active member of the HIGLAS-HOM Windows Virtualization Team performing installations, upgrades, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, securing and repair of Windows servers in a VMware environment. The right candidate will work well with a team, exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times and be self-motivated seeking ways to improve the environment. GDIT is supporting Hosting, Operations and Maintenance (HOM) services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) program. On this program, GDIT is responsible for providing proactive and predicative Operational management and engineering support of the HIGLAS enterprise environment, including but not limited to: MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Provide technical knowledge in the areas of system installation, troubleshooting and problem resolution. Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation and installs system-wide software. Perform system updates, implement changes in multiple environments from test or development to production. Monitor infrastructure, systems operations, and critical application services 24/7; provide information and statistics relevant to system limits on capacity, data storage, system utilization, etc.; respond to critical outages and restore services within agreed upon service levels. Experience developing and interpreting detailed installation instructions and supporting documentation to effect system design deployments. Experience with Windows Server 2019 and later, Active Directory, SCCM, SCOM, and Group Policy management. Support Virtualization technology using VMware vSphere, vCenter, VCF Operations, etc. Knowledge in managing enterprise server hardware (HPE, Dell), including firmware upgrades, administer through iLO / iDRAC, network configuration, and SAN. Monitoring and administration of Operating system and its components (Disks, mount points, Packages, Users etc.)

Requirements

BA/BS in a Computer Science or related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
5+ years of experience in VMWare and Windows Engineering.
Experience with Windows Server 2019 and later, Active Directory, SCCM, SCOM, and Group Policy management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

Active Directory (AD)
Citrix
Infoblox DNS

Responsibilities

Perform installations, upgrades, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, securing and repair of Windows servers in a VMware environment.
Provide technical knowledge in the areas of system installation, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation and install system-wide software.
Perform system updates, implement changes in multiple environments from test or development to production.
Monitor infrastructure, systems operations, and critical application services 24/7; provide information and statistics relevant to system limits on capacity, data storage, system utilization, etc.; respond to critical outages and restore services within agreed upon service levels.
Develop and interpret detailed installation instructions and supporting documentation to effect system design deployments.
Support Virtualization technology using VMware vSphere, vCenter, VCF Operations, etc.
Manage enterprise server hardware (HPE, Dell), including firmware upgrades, administer through iLO / iDRAC, network configuration, and SAN.
Monitor and administer Operating system and its components (Disks, mount points, Packages, Users etc.)