Virtualization Engineer

Netorian is currently recruiting for a Virtualization Engineer to join our team in Afghanistan as the in-country network and system administrators to support United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) under the Command, Control, Communications, Computers Information Technology (C4 IT) Services contract.

Job Description: 

• Create, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines, environments, and all related software and equipment.
• Communicate and assist in the day to day tasks to operate and maintain the virtual environment.
• Ensure tools and applications assigned are compliant with DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and local, HHQ, and DOD policies.
• Operate and maintain High Availability (HA),Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), vCenter Server, vSphere Operations Management, VMware Converter, VMWare, vSphere clusters, VMware Update Manager, Virtual Distributed Switch, Cisco 1000v dv Switches, storage, NetApp storage platforms, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, iSCSI, Network File System, Logical Unit Number / Aggregate sizing, and Input Deliverables Per Second.
• Coordinate with other teams on VMWare/Windows server projects and operations support.
• Manage Storage Area Network (SAN) replication and snapshots.
• Identify potential virtual system configuration issues and proactively perform maintenance to resolve or improve system performance.
• Manage system hardware, including routine maintenance and Return Materials Authorization (RMA)/replacement of failed hardware.
• Provide virtual networking guidelines and standards.
• Attain 100% DISA compliance within 7 days of policy release.
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis with other team members.
• Provide troubleshooting and incident resolution for Tier 1 problems.

This position is based in Afghanistan. The Virtualization Engineer will work 72 hours a week, 7 days a week and 24/7 on-call support.

Skills and Detailed Experience Required:

• Possess a Computer Environment Certificate for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Possess a VMware Certification in VCP (VMware Certified Professional) or VCAP (VMware Certified Advanced Professional).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Virtualization technologies.
• Must have DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III certified  

Additional Qualifications:

• TOP SECRET clearance required
• Detail-oriented with technical, verbal, and written communication skills

Education:

• High School Diploma

Compensation:

• Netorian offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Salaries are based on skill level and experience
• Netorian provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or non-disqualifying disability
• Netorian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V