Storage and Data Protection

Location

Hawaii | United States

Job description

For more than 20 years, Vision IT has assisted Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities to meet the challenge of mission critical functions by delivering flexible, adaptable solutions built on the foundation of a reliable infrastructure offering IT, Cyber, Logistics, Security, and Aviation Support Services.

Vision IT has an immediate need for a dynamic Storage and Data Protection 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

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 three years of relative experience.

Vision IT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Salary

$80k - $90k