Position Description
ERT is seeking an experienced System Administrator with expertise in VMware to join a team dedicated to the operations and maintenance of the ground systems for NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) environmental-monitoring satellite missions. Data from our missions is used in weather forecasting, climate research, forest fire detection, search and rescue, and much more. The system administrators provide onsite IT support in collaboration with government technical leads.
Responsibilities include:
1. On-site work at NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
2. Care and nurturing of multiple VMware instances
3. Troubleshoot real-time anomalies
4. Ensure accountability and proper operation of all hardware and software
5. Setup and maintain automated alerts and reports
6. OS and software installations, upgrades, and security patches/virus protection
7. Hardware hot swaps and rebuild/reimaging
8. Coordinate system modifications with satellite operations team to avoid disruption of service
9. Audit and maintain inventories of servers, workstations, software, and licenses
10. Analyze system requirements and performance of hardware/software systems, and develop specific measures to increase the overall efficiency of these systems
11. Installation, management and routine upgrades of VMware infrastructure
12. Follow CM and issue-tracking processes
13. Manage Firmware updates on Host hardware, ESX Patches, VMware Tools versions, and VM with snapshots
14. Perform day to day troubleshooting and maintenance of VMware ESXi, vCenter and related servers
15. Apply DISA STIGs against VMware servers and related installed software
16. Develop and maintain automation of VMware infrastructure management
17. Develop operation procedures of VMware infrastructure for Operations team
18. Produce internal how-tos to facilitate cross-training team members
19. Provide off-hour, on-call emergency support (on a rotating basis with team members; this is a rarity on the order of once every few months)
Requirements
20. Extensive knowledge and hands on experience with the fundamentals of VMware ESX, networking and storage related to the VMware environment.
21. Knowledge of database language (most useful is SQL)
22. Experience on Commvault Backup application or equivalent.
23. Experience managing Windows and Linux; or training in the form of certificates or a degree.
24. Technical communication skills to gather information, report status, and record detailed task closure information. Independent learner and independently motivated.
25. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
26. Exceptional analytical and technical aptitude.
27. Great organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
28. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Desired
29. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a VMware engineer
30. A minimum of 5 years of experience as Windows Administrator
31. Hands on experience with VMware VRealize, VCSA, datastore and network management
32. Experience in design, deployment and management of a VMware server environment, including integration with enterprise storage and virtual networking
33. Hands-on experience with VMware High Availability, DRS, VMotion, and VRops
34. Experience troubleshooting ESX issues related to storage, network and performance issues
35. Leadership/mentoring skills: ability to explain both written/verbally how to perform a task
36. Experience with one or more of the following enterprise tools: Active Directory, BigFix, SolarWinds, Tripwire (TE and TLC), McAfee ePO, Microsoft SQL Server
37. Expertise in PowerShell or alternate scripting
38. Experience with network administration and/or programming for troubleshooting in collaboration with wider team
39. Leadership/mentoring skills: ability to explain both written/verbally how to perform a task
Education
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent.
Location
Work is required to be completed on-site at NSOF in Suitland, MD
Salary
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - 174,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
40. Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
41. 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
42. 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
43. Paid Time Off (PTO)
44. Basic Life & Supplemental Life
45. Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
46. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
47. Employee assistance program (EAP)
48. Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
49. Skills Development & Certifications
50. Professional Membership Reimbursement
51. Employee Referral Program
52. Competitive compensation plan
53. Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
54. Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.