VMware Architect

Gridiron IT; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading IT solutions company is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional with 8-10 years in enterprise infrastructure and strong customer support skills. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $200,000 with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k). Ability to work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote is required. Ideal for individuals with expertise in virtualization and Windows server administration.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure.
• 5-7 years in customer service and support.
• Experience working in a research environment.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure

Virtualization

Windows server administration

Disaster recovery planning

Customer service

Desktop and user support

Microsoft Active Directory

Networking

RAID & Storage

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware NSX

vSAN

Zerto Virtual Replication

Windows file services

Dell and HPe Servers

Job description

This range is provided by Gridiron IT. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Remote Work: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, including virtualization, systems architecture, Windows server administration, and disaster recovery planning.
• 5-7 years in customer service, desktop, and user support
• Experience in working in a research environment
• Knowledge in enterprise storage solutions
• Experienced in supporting various server hardware platforms, virtualization environments, and Windows infrastructure services and applications for ongoing 24x7x365 operations. Supported applications include:
• VMware vSphere: Advanced knowledge of ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, clustering, HA/DRS, VM image lifecycle (templates, version control, deployment), VM lifecycle management
• VMware NSX: micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, logical switching/routing, and security policies.
• vSAN: Design, deployment, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of hyper-converged storage.
• Disaster Recovery and Replication: Zerto Virtual Replication (ZVR)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft DFS: Namespace and replication design
• DNS
• Familiarity with Windows DHCP
• Datacenter Disaster Recovery Planning
• Networking
• Windows Server Security
• Windows file services, including sharing and NTFS permissions
• Dell and HPe Servers: Lifecycle management, updates, diagnostics, Architecture, VMware integration and storage/network configuration.
• RAID & Storage: Configuration, performance tuning, fault tolerance
• Windows Server Operating system image management and deployments

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; no prior clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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