Virtualization Administrator (Lompoc)

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the Lompoc area looking for work in IT. This position is Full Time and Temp to Hire, with the hours from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The pay rate for this position is $58/hr. If you are qualified and interested, submit a resume ASAP!

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new virtualization environment

Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new virtualization environment

Build, configure, and maintain VMware clients, servers, and architecture

Oversee subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations

Collaborate with system engineers to migrate existing systems into the virtualization environment

Provide hands on support for virtualization environment

Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects

Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience administering VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Blade servers and Storage arrays

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the administration of Microsoft environments including windows server, Domain administration and SCCM

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the administration of enterprise Linus environments

Experience in complex IT environments which incorporate tradition and non traditional IT services

Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure

Experience in transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments

Experience with system security and best practices

Experience administering server environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment

Applicable Certifications preferred:

o VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

o Microsoft Certifications (MCSE/MCSA)

o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE)

o Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCNP)

Experience with supporting enterprise datacenter hardware including Cisco flexpods and Dell VXRail environments, preferred

Experience in complex, multivendor networking environments, preferred

Familiarity with DISA STIGs and RMF/DIACAP frameworks, preferred

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, which includes U.S citizenship or U.S. naturalization

Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts, practices, and procedures

Excellent time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner, and collaborate with team members

Aptitude to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly and the ability to explain it to all stakeholders

Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design and testing of systems

Familiarity with securing server environment in a regulated industry

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Some travel may be required

Current Security+ or other DoD 8570 certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date

Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends

Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

We as well as our client are equal opportunity employers, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is contingent on receipt of a satisfactory background check, which will include a review of the applicant’s criminal history. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered.