
Posted 1 month ago
VMware/Broadcom Subject Matter Expert
AI Summary
Senior Storage & Virtualization Administrator focusing on VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related backup, authentication, and disaster-recovery tasks for enterprise environments.
About this role
A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Subject Matter Expert candidate will have:
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A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes
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Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware and core networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, subnets)
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Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
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Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
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Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience administering/maintaining/patching VMware vCenter, ESXi, and vSphere environments
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Experience with SSO, Active Directory integration and Certificate management
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Experience performing incremental and full backups using Commvault or Dell Avamar
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Experience with Aria Operations, NSX, and ADX Suite
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Ability to troubleshoot identity and authentication issues across VMware components
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Understanding of enterprise‑scale virtualization configuration baselines and lifecycle management
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Strong mentorship and leadership skills
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
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Designs, monitors, maintains, and heads the engineering process of an organization’s versatile and secure information storage environment and backup solutions, such as high-capacity databases, networks, and systems
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Implements, administers, and configures storage strategies, solutions, and protocols
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Delivers technical and application support, conducts capacity planning, and projects present and future storage and virtualization growth
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Executes new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, technical support processes, and business needs
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Supports remote server and storage management (preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions)
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Attends required meetings and supports business development activities
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Builds, configures, and maintains virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions
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Diagnoses and resolves technical issues for local and remote assets, including hardware, vSphere, networking, and authentication components
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Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues reported through established processes
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Delivers outstanding customer service through direct interaction with users and stakeholders
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Communicates issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner
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Documents work for knowledge sharing within the Storage and Virtualization team
Education & Experience
Required
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Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 4-6 years of related experience
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Direct experience with VMware vSphere
Desired:
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Experience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols
Required Certifications
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Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification
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VMware VCAP certification
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Dell VxRail Operate certification with the ability to obtain within 120 days
Security Clearance
Desired:
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Active Secret or TOP Secret
Required:
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Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
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Shift – The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday between the operating hours of 0600 to 1700
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If a temporary schedule change is required to support operations, you will be provided with as much notice as the situation allows
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Certification requirements are subject to change based on government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant