Storage and Virtualization Engineer - Secret Clearance

V2X Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks a Storage & Virtualization Engineer to manage VMware ESX/vSphere infrastructures, provide storage solutions, and support ANG Enterprise locations.

You will configure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual environments, implement backup/restoration with CommVault, and ensure security through STIGs in alignment with Air Force networks. The role requires 5+ years IT experience, Security+ CE or CISSP, VMware certification eligibility within 60 days, and 0–5% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years IT experience preferred.
• Current Security+ CE or CISSP.
• VMware certification is preferred/eligible within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deployment of new virtual infrastructures and provisioning of VMs for ANG Enterprise locations.
• Maintain and use deployed virtual infrastructures for ANG Enterprise Network primary Wing customers.
• Monitor capacity and performance of virtual infrastructure; advise managers on thresholds.
• Audit user access and review audit trails across managed systems.
• Review server event logs for anomalies and security incidents; take corrective action.
• Configure, manage, troubleshoot ESXi, vCenter, and VM applications.
• Perform backup/restoral procedures using CommVault Backup application.
• Provide support for VMware ESX infrastructures and data storage solutions.
• Understand Air Force and ANG network systems and processes.
• Travel 0-5%.

Skills

VMware ESXi knowledge

vCenter administration

CommVault backup experience

Windows Server administration

DISA STIG knowledge

Security+ or CISSP

ANG Enterprise experience

Tools

VMware ESX / vSphere

CommVault Backup

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Storage & Virtualization Engineer to provide support for management of VMware ESX virtual infrastructures as required for specific platforms and enterprise applications. Administer the functions and capabilities of the virtual infrastructures and provide as applicable, but not limited to, wing level virtual infrastructures, application configurations, schema management, permissions management, and data structure management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities involving deployment of new virtual infrastructures and the provisioning of virtual machines as required to ANG Enterprise locations.
• Assist ANG Enterprise Network primary Wing customers in the maintenance and use of deployed virtual infrastructures.
• Monitor virtual infrastructure capacity and performance. Advise service area managers when capacity and performance standard thresholds endanger continuity of designed operations.
• Administer and audit user access to managed systems. Ensure audit trails are periodically reviewed for all managed systems.
• Review server event logs daily for anomalies and security incidents. Take corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Virtual Machine (VM) applications.
• Configure, manage, troubleshoot, and perform backup and restoral procedures using CommVault Backup application.
• Provide support for management of VMware ESX virtual infrastructures and data storage solutions as required for specific platforms and enterprise applications.
• Understanding of Air Force and ANG network systems and processes.
• Travel Requirement: 0-5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work related professional IT experience commensurate with tasks outlined in this service area (preferred).
• Current Security+ CE or CISSP
• VMWare certification is now preferred/must be eligible to obtain within 60 days of hire

Experience

• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex multi-platform anomalies (preferred).
• Experience optimizing stability, interoperability, security, and scalability of Storage Network and Virtual Environment (preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of VMware 6.x environments (preferred).
• Knowledge maintaining Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016 (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications (preferred).
• Be able to walk in and understand the virtual environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of vCenter and vSphere environments.
• Knowledge of IT governance and operations.
• Familiarity implementing DISA STIGs

Skills

• Understanding of NIPRNET and SIPRNET enclaves, functions, and standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of computer system and network infrastructure operations (preferred).
• Understanding and application of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) (preferred).
• Ability to determine how IT systems should function and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes (preferred).
• Ability to analyze workflow, establish priorities, and comply with standards to meet, operational deadlines (preferred).
• Ability to install, configure, & troubleshoot ESXi & vCenter issues (preferred).
• Ability to configure & troubleshoot standard & distributed vSwitches (preferred).
• Ability to configure & troubleshoot storage on an ESXi host (preferred).
• Ability to work with multiple vendor's Storage (SAN/NAS) hardware (preferred).
• Ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot backup and restoral services utilizing CommVault Backup application (preferred).

Clearance Requirement

• Secret

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $85,000.00 – $95,000.00
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients. #Clearance