Vmware Engineer - Dam Neck, VA

Job#: 2044645

Job Description:

Apex Systems has a Systems Administrator role available in the Virginia Beach, VA (Dam Neck area).  For resume consideration, please apply to [email protected]

Clearance Level: Active Secret (with ability to upgrade) OR Active TS/SCI clearance

Key Words:  VMware, Hyper-V, Zscaler 

Salary - $90-115K
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Job Description:

As a systems administrator, you will perform design of server and application architectures.  Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system. 

Education:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• DOD 8570 compliant (Network + / Security + certified) 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration 
• Experience with Microsoft Server 2012 
• Experience with VMWare 5 and Microsoft Hyper-V

• Able to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities 

• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through 

• Anticipates questions and is prepared with answers 
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work 
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• ITIL v3 Foundation certification 

• MCITP or equivalent preferred 
• CCNA and/or equivalent experience 
• Experience with Cisco UCS blades and HP servers preferred  

Security Requirements: 

•  TS/SCI Clearance Required

Physical Demands:

•  Lift over 35 LBS 

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