Virtualization Architect

Bravura Inc.; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,274 - 18,411; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuwait is seeking a Virtualization Architect to manage and troubleshoot virtual environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in IT solutions engineering, RHCE certification, and must hold a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include operating virtual systems, maintaining compliance with security policies, and collaborating with teams on virtual server projects. This role requires strong knowledge of various virtualization technologies and scripting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT experience engineering I.T. solutions for various network environments.
• Must have Secret clearance.
• Ability to communicate and assist with virtual environment operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain virtual environments and applications.
• Ensure compliance with security guidelines and policies.
• Draft diagrams of virtualized environments using Microsoft Visio.

Skills

IT solutions engineering

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Virtual Certifications (VCP6, NCDA, VCIX)

PowerShell/Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Cisco 1000v dv Switches

NetApp storage platforms

Job description

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree (Will accept Associate’s and 4 additional years of experience or High School Diploma with 8 additional years of experience); RHCE and either VCP6, NCDA, or VCIX

Years of Experience: 3+ years’ IT experience

Clearance Level & Investigation: Secret

IA Cert Level (DoD 8570.01): IAT III

Computing Environment Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and either Virtual Certifications (VCP6), NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or Virtual Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX)

The Virtualization Architect creates, manages, and troubleshoots virtual machines, environments, and all related software and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of I.T. experience engineering I.T. solutions for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X (or other Coalition network environments).
• DoD 8570.01 M compliance for IAT Level III with a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with one of the following Virtual Certifications (VCP6), or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or Virtual Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) and the current USARCENT virtualization and storage area network management solutions.
• Must have a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree required – may substitute additional years of experience in lieu of advanced degree
  • Additional 4 years of experience with Associate’s Degree
  • Additional 8 years of experience with High School Diploma

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and assist on tasks to operate and maintain virtual environment.
• Ensure tools and applications assigned are compliant with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guide), IAVAs (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), and local, HHQ, and DOD policies.
• Operate and maintain High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), vCenter Server, cloud and virtualization Operations Management, Virtual Converter, cloud and virtualization clusters, Virtual Update Manager, Virtual Distributed Switch, Cisco 1000v dv Switches, storage, NetApp storage platforms, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, iSCSI, Network File System, Logical Unit Number / Aggregate sizing, and Input Deliverables Per Second.
• Successfully coordinate with other teams on Virtual/Windows server projects and operations support.
• Manage SAN replication and snapshots.
• Identify potential virtual system configuration issues and proactively perform maintenance to resolve or improve system performance.
• Manage ESG, LDR, DFW, NSX managers, Universal Routing, traffic flow, spoof guard, and other NSX components.
• Operate and maintain existing Photon OS instances within cloud and virtualization family.
• Manage system hardware, including routine maintenance and RMA/replacement of failed hardware; and provide virtual networking guidelines and standards.
• Draft diagrams depicting virtualized environments when requested within 7 days using Microsoft Visio.
• Design virtualized topologies that leverage existing cloud and virtualization products.
• Provide SME-level expertise and resolve escalated Virtual errors found.
• Leverage PowerShell/ Scripting to create scripts in PowerCLI & PowerNSX.
• Provide expertise on Representational State Transfer (REST) commands in cloud and virtualization product family.
• Generate white papers on how to integrate new Virtual solutions within CENTCOM AOR.