Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: SYSTEMS ENGINEER (VMWARE)
LOCATION: RALEIGH, NC
RATE RANGE: 60.00-64.00 PER HOUR
JOB#: 45682-1
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
* Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
* Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
* Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
* Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher.
* Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher.
* Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Client is looking for a VMWare Resident Engineer to provide support to our US Government Client customer. The Resident Engineer will provide assistance, expertise, suggestions and recommendations for the design, configuration, installation, deployment, administration and troubleshooting of VMware products and services, virtual digital workstations for the organization, supporting over 15,000 users, two domains, persistent and non-persistent machines, plus rolling out thin client devices including but not limited to the following VMWare technology:
* Horizon View
* User Environment Manager (UEM)
* Workspace One
* ThinApp
* App Volumes
Tasks to be performed:
* Operational support of all Windows system administration within the End-user Computing (EUC) space including Windows Server and Windows Desktop Operating systems.
* Deploy and maintain secure desktop images in the VMware virtual desktop Infrastructure in accordance with policies and industry standards
* Centrally store, manage, and maintain user preferences and data
* Manage and maintain VMware AppVolumes managers, databases, App Stacks and writable volumes
* The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
* May be required to create time sensitive deliverables
* May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
* Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management
* Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
* Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
* Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution
* Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members
* Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all EUC systems
* MUST have direct experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware software products including but not limited to Horizon View, App Volumes, User Environment Manager, Workspace ONE, ThinApp, and vRealize Operations for Horizon.
* Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
* Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
* Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
* Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
* Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher.
* Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher.
* Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
* Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
* Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently
* Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
* Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department.
* Will make registry edits.
* Ability to support UCO / Aria Automation
Preferred:
* A current VMware Certification (preferably a VCP6-DTM or VCP7-DTM or VCAP6-DTM or VCAP7-DTM)
* Strong background in Desktop Virtualization: VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Citrix; Microsoft RDS
* Dell Wyse Configuration Manager experience and knowledge
* Experience working in a large enterprise environment
* Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.
* Knowledge of MSI and Windows Installer technologies for creating ThinApps and App Stacks
Education/Knowledge Requirements:
o A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
o Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.
Additional Provisions
* Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
* Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
* If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
* All candidates must be a US Citizen.
* Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
* Cannot have more than 6 months' travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
* All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
* Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
* The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
LOCATION: RALEIGH, NC
RATE RANGE: 60.00-64.00 PER HOUR
JOB#: 45682-1
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
* Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
* Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
* Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
* Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher.
* Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher.
* Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Client is looking for a VMWare Resident Engineer to provide support to our US Government Client customer. The Resident Engineer will provide assistance, expertise, suggestions and recommendations for the design, configuration, installation, deployment, administration and troubleshooting of VMware products and services, virtual digital workstations for the organization, supporting over 15,000 users, two domains, persistent and non-persistent machines, plus rolling out thin client devices including but not limited to the following VMWare technology:
* Horizon View
* User Environment Manager (UEM)
* Workspace One
* ThinApp
* App Volumes
Tasks to be performed:
* Operational support of all Windows system administration within the End-user Computing (EUC) space including Windows Server and Windows Desktop Operating systems.
* Deploy and maintain secure desktop images in the VMware virtual desktop Infrastructure in accordance with policies and industry standards
* Centrally store, manage, and maintain user preferences and data
* Manage and maintain VMware AppVolumes managers, databases, App Stacks and writable volumes
* The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
* May be required to create time sensitive deliverables
* May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
* Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management
* Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
* Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
* Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution
* Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members
* Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all EUC systems
* MUST have direct experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware software products including but not limited to Horizon View, App Volumes, User Environment Manager, Workspace ONE, ThinApp, and vRealize Operations for Horizon.
* Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
* Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
* Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
* Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
* Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher.
* Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher.
* Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
* Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
* Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently
* Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
* Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department.
* Will make registry edits.
* Ability to support UCO / Aria Automation
Preferred:
* A current VMware Certification (preferably a VCP6-DTM or VCP7-DTM or VCAP6-DTM or VCAP7-DTM)
* Strong background in Desktop Virtualization: VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Citrix; Microsoft RDS
* Dell Wyse Configuration Manager experience and knowledge
* Experience working in a large enterprise environment
* Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.
* Knowledge of MSI and Windows Installer technologies for creating ThinApps and App Stacks
Education/Knowledge Requirements:
o A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
o Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.
Additional Provisions
* Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
* Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
* If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
* All candidates must be a US Citizen.
* Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
* Cannot have more than 6 months' travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
* All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
* Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
* The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
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