VMware Systems Engineer

Company: TekSynap
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Serve as the Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all VMware environments.
  
  
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  Design, implement, and provide support of the on-premises hybrid and cloud infrastructure.
  
  
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  Create and maintain an on-premises cloud, software defined data center infrastructure for both bare-metal and virtual machines with the appropriate SAN, network, or local storage configurations, using both OEM and third-party tool that include virtual storage tools and services.
  
  
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  Provision and configure all required resources for servers via manual and automated means.
  
  
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  Evaluate, improve, and maintain the information security throughout the virtualization infrastructure.
  
  
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  Monitor and correct storage issues and, create recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks.
  
  
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  Install, configure, test, and maintain system management tools, infrastructure, and server plugins.
  
  
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  Proactively ensure the highest level of system and infrastructure availability.
  
  
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  Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those remedies.
  
  
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  Maintain security, backup and redundancy strategies.
  
  
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  Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and reduce human intervention time on any tasks, such as automated storage provisioning with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  
  
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  Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
  
  
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  Oversee and provide 4th level incident troubleshooting support.
  
  
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  Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
  
  
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  Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include inventory and patch levels of all systems, hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, network enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts on a monthly basis.
  
  
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  Integrate systems with Windows and Linux as it applies to core service dependencies. Engineer and implement solutions for multi-factor authentication with standardized software and hardware.
  
  
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  Document system configurations to include passwords, access controls, version number, and revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory to hostnames, TCP/IP addresses, number of processors, and number of cores, memory, and license keys.
  
  
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  Continually transition knowledge to the Government staff through training and assistance on how to use the technology using industry best practices.
  
  
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  Provide real-time reporting of provisioned and non-provisioned, and utilized resources to include performance metrics for availability, performance, and trends.
  
  
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  Demonstrate ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management.
  
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
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    At least 8 years of relevant experience
    
    
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    VMware Data Center Virtualization and, Cloud Management and Automation certifications within the last 5 years
    
    
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    BA/BS college degree preferred
    
    
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    Must possess Active TS Clearance with the ability to pass a CI Polygraph.
    
    
    We are seeking a VMware Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Pocatello, Idaho.
    TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
    We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
    Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.
    Apply now to explore jobs with us!
    The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here.
    COMPETENCIES
    
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      Establish Focus
      
      
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      Change Management
      
      
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      Develop Others
      
      
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      Oral Communication
      
      
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      Written Communication
      
      
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      Interpersonal Awareness
      
      
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      Build Relationships
      
      
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      Analytical Thinking
      
      
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      Conceptual Thinking
      
      
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      Strategic Thinking
      
      
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      Technical Expertise
      
      
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      Initiative
      
      
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      Foster Innovation
      
      
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      Results Oriented
      
      
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      Teamwork
      
      
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      Customer Service
      
      
      WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      
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        Location: Pocatello, ID
        
        
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        Type of environment: Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
        
        
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        Noise level: Medium
        
        
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        Work schedule: Regular daytime shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
        
        
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        Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
        
        
        PHYSICAL DEMANDS
        The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
        WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
        US Citizen
        Active Top Secret clearance
        OTHER DUTIES
        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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
        EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
        In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
        ID: 2022-3476
        External Company URL: https://www.teksynap.com/

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