B5 Systems Architect

Systems Architect

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform administration of Virtualization and Storage platforms across the site, among other technologies.
• Lead and become a valuable member of the team supporting various technologies.
• Manage and support various components of the technical infrastructure, including Hypervisors, storage, infrastructure solutions, system updates, patching, and administration of various IT systems.
• Provide support to end users and other staff in resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Administer backup and recovery services, manage file systems, and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networks as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related experience, or master’s degree with 9 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with an additional 16 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• The selected candidate will need to have an active Secret DoD clearance
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret security clearance once hired and within a reasonable time frame and a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining these required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.
• IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience architecting virtualization and storage solutions.

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in IS related field.
• Current DoD Top Secret or DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience maintaining a containerized environment.
• Experience with system engineering other environments.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• VMWare experience/certification; experience with vCenter, ESXi environments v6.5+
• Experience with VDI deployments (Horizon, Hyper-V)
• Mastery of Windows domain architecture, to include AD, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems (Net App OnTap, E-Series, and other vendor solutions).
• Experience with various backup solutions (Cohesity, PPDM)

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