VMware Administrator/Systems Engineer SME

GovCIO is currently hiring for a/an VMware Administrator/Systems Engineer SME. This position will be located in San Antonio, TX.

• Highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, hardware, storage, or network engineering.
• Acts independently under general direction.
• Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities such as installation, configuration, repair and maintenance; allocation of storage requests support: deployment, configuration, and backup/restore services for all servers, physical or virtual.
• Provide capacity planning, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and Tier 3 support of all servers, hosts and supporting applications.
• Provide assistance in agent configuration and troubleshooting.
• Formulates/defines specifications, develops/modifies/maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems.
• Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems.
• Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach.
• Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems.
• Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used.
• Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration.
  
  

• Bachelor's with 5 -8 years (or commensurate experience)
• Considerable knowledge of the job. Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and its application.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Extensive VMware Virtualization Experience - designing, implementing, and managing a VMware environment, including
• Datacenter cluster(s) managed by vCenter
• Current VMware certification (minimally, Data Center Virtualization and/or Cloud)
• Demonstrated effective project management experience (managing multiple projects along with day to day system administration)
• Red Hat Linux System Administration skills
• Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012) and Active Directory
• PowerShell script or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Network knowledge, skills and demonstrated experience in a complex network data center
• Database Administration Skills (Preferred: MS SQL and Linux SQL)
• Clearance Required: ability to obtain a public trust

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.