Virtualization Engineer (Senior Level)

Company Description

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.

Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always". 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.

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

Job Description

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Virtualization Engineer (Senior Level) to join our team in Sierra Vista, Arizona. 

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Secret Clearance is required
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)
• Monday- Friday

The Virtualization Engineer will support the Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) on Fort Huachuca, AZ. You will provide Army Enterprise virtualization capability to install, configure, and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. As the Virtualization Engineer, you will help develop plans for configuring, deploying, and administering virtual machines and vApps.

You will become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization, where work/life balance and employees come first. 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:

• Install, configure, and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
• Provide planning, installing, configuring, and upgrading support for vCenter Server and VMware ESXi cluster using either version 7.x and/or 8.x.
• Manage and allocate virtual hardware to virtual machines including right-sizing CPU and memory.
• Develop plans for configuring, deploying, and administering virtual machines and Virtual Applications.
• Establish and maintain service levels; perform troubleshooting; monitor vSphere implementations and vCenter server alarms.
• Apply/implement IAVMs, STIGs, bug fixes, security patches/controls, and access controls across multiple platforms.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen. 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.)
• Eight (8+) years or more of directly related experience in virtualization systems.
• Experience providing Tier 1 and 2 support, setting up administrator and service accounts, and ensuring the integrity and security of servers and systems.
• Computing environment certification in VMware (VCP-DCV) or Cisco (CCNP-DC) within 60 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
• IAT Level III Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
• VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V), or Microsoft Virtualization Certifications
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 

Additional Information

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.