VMware Subject Matter Expert

Cwsc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwsc is seeking a Storage and Virtualization Administrator – Subject Matter Expert in Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of storage processes, VMware vSphere, and troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include maintaining secure information storage environments, delivering technical support, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 4-6 years in the field, along with relevant certifications and eligibility for Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related experience in storage and virtualization administration.
• Experience with Active Directory integration and identity troubleshooting.
• Required eligibility for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains secure storage environments.
• Delivers technical support and conducts capacity planning.
• Diagnoses technical issues for local and remote assets.

Skills

Understanding of storage and virtualization processes

Experience with VMware vSphere

Troubleshooting skills for VMware vSphere

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware vCenter

Commvault

Dell Avamar

Job description

A successful Storage and Virtualization Administrator –Subject Matter Expert candidate will have:

• A detailed understanding of the storage and virtualization processes
• Detailed knowledge about server virtualization and hardware and core networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, subnets)
• Strong Experience with VMware vSphere and managing ESXi hosts and virtual machines
• Ability to troubleshoot VMware vSphere and hardware related issues
• Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience administering/maintaining/patching VMware vCenter, ESXi, and vSphere environments
• Experience with SSO, Active Directory integration and Certificate management
• Experience performing incremental and full backups using Commvault or Dell Avamar
• Experience with Aria Operations, NSX, and ADX Suite
• Ability to troubleshoot identity and authentication issues across VMware components
• Understanding of enterprise‑scale virtualization configuration baselines and lifecycle management
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills

• Designs, monitors, maintains, and heads the engineering process of an organization’s versatile and secure information storage environment and backup solutions, such as high‑capacity databases, networks, and systems
• Implements, administers, and configures storage strategies, solutions, and protocols
• Delivers technical and application support, conducts capacity planning, and projects present and future storage and virtualization growth
• Executes new installs, updates, and deployments, utilizing knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, computer applications, technical support processes, and business needs
• Supports remote server and storage management (preferred experience with Dell servers and storage solutions)
• Attends required meetings and supports business development activities
• Builds, configures, and maintains virtual machines, servers, and storage solutions
• Diagnoses and resolves technical issues for local and remote assets, including hardware, vSphere, networking, and authentication components
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues reported through established processes
• Delivers outstanding customer service through direct interaction with users and stakeholders
• Communicates issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner
• Documents work for knowledge sharing within the Storage and Virtualization team

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 4-6 years of related experience
• Direct experience with VMware vSphere

Desired

• Experience designing and implementing secure VMware virtual infrastructures, focusing on performance tuning, STIG compliance, and disaster recovery protocols

Required Certifications

• Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification
• Must be willing to obtain VMware VCP or VCAP certification within 120 days

Desired Certifications

• Dell VxRail Operate certification OR the ability to obtain within 120 days

Desired

• Active Secret or TOP Secret

Required

• Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance

Shift

• Shift – The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday with flexible core hours
• If a temporary schedule change is required to support operations, you will be provided with as much notice as the situation allows
• Certification requirements are subject to change based on government’s direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].