VMware Systems Administrator

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always”.

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking a VMware Systems Administrator (Intermediate-Level) to join our team on Fort Huachuca located in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Must be a US Citizen 

Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

Swing-Shift (shift info below)

The VMware Systems Administrator will support the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) cyberspace and defend the Global Network Enterprise to enable information superiority. Your primary responsibilities include managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more secure operating systems. 

Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth while helping protect our national security.

Job Responsibilities: 

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance within the VMware environment.

Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to hosted tenants.

Design, plan, implement, and administer enterprise blade server and storage technologies in support of underlying virtualization infrastructure.

Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.

Install, configure, and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

Performing backups, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.

Build and configure virtual networks.

Assist with the coordination and implementation of hardware maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or replacements supporting the virtualization infrastructure

Provide advice and training to end-users.

Administer enterprise VMware-based virtualization infrastructures covering vCenter ESXi environments version 6.0 and later.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Shift/Hours Information:

Swing-Shift

Sunday – Wednesday

Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

US Citizen

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 Secret Security Clearance (willing to sponsor the right candidate).

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts or two (2) years of relevant experience.

Current Computing Environment (CE) certification (required within 90 days of performance start date).

IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security CE, CCNA Security Training, CySA, GICSP, GSEC) equivalent or higher.

Computing environment certificate (CCNA) or equivalent within 6 months of hire.

Experience with Cisco FlexPod, VMWare (or equivalent virtualization technologies), or Network Attached Storage systems.

Communicate effectively with customers who have different levels of technical knowledge and expectations.

Preferred:

DoD Tier 3 Secret Security Clearance..

Knowledgeable in creating a PPS (Ports, protocols, & services) request.

Experience with network installations and upgrades.

Problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Security Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DOD Security Clearance is required (Secret-Level minimum). 

A DOD Interim Security Clearance (Secret-Level minimum) is accepted until full DOD Security Clearance has been granted.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.