Millington, TN

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Converged Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience in both virtualization and storage technologies. Experience should include centralizing VMWare 5.x/6.x/7.x server platforms supporting shared services (AD, DNS, NFS, etc.) and multi-tiered applications. The candidate will be expected to have a general understanding of large-scale data center design concepts and subsystems (i.e. storage, network, security, orchestration/automation, backup, disaster recovery) as they relate to integrating and operating VMWare Servers deployed across geographically dispersed private data centers and commercial public cloud platforms (such as AWS). The candidate would be well versed in VMWare Server virtualization, vRealize Orchestrator, vRealize Automation, NSX, PowerCLI, vROPS, scripting (Powershell, Perl, Python, etc.), and security best practices. They will also have strong experience with a variety of storage systems including, but not limited to, EMC, NetApp, and Dell Equallogic and a Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure including, Brocade, Cisco MDS/NX-OS and Cisco UCS. The candidate should have heavy disaster recovery and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) experience. Certifications such as VCP6-CMA, VCP7-CMA, VCP5-DCV, VCP6-DCV and VCP6-NV are desired but not required. Roles and Responsibilities: Perform routine administrative and maintenance functions (install, configure, patch, update, etc.) server platforms
Perform security hardening and work with IA/C&A teams to conduct security scans/audits
Troubleshoot server platforms in preproduction and production environments
Monitor performance of remote and local systems to identify problems, and if needed, perform analysis to identify root cause of any performance issues and take appropriate corrective action to resolve issues.
Develop scripts to automate manual tasks
Work with application owners and infrastructure team members (network, storage, IA, etc.) to optimize system performance
Evaluate, design, and test new cloud-based systems and solutions sets
Participate in the development and maintenance of system lifecycle documentation
Responsible for design and development of highly complex, integrated solutions through tools, processes and procedures to facilitate the cost effective delivery of services
Responsible for ensuring that the data is accessible and recoverable, ensuring that there is available capacity for allocation of new data and archiving or removing obsolete data from the system, monitoring SAN capacity and performance using appropriate reporting & monitoring tools
Manage, maintain and enhance the SAN disk and Fibre Channel switched network infrastructure. Perform daily routine maintenance of storage subsystems
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Desired/Required Skills: 5+ years of experience working with VMWare Servers in data center or enterprise environments is required.(VMware Certified Professional 6 – VCP6-CMA, VCP7-CMA, VCP5-DCV, VCP6-DCV, VCP6-NV)
2+ years of experience with any of the following platforms, vCenter, vROPS, vRealize Automation, vRealize Orchestrator is required.
Experience using Powershell, PowerCLI, Perl, Python, and other shell scripting languages is strongly desired.
Experience with VMWare Server performance tuning is desired. Secret clearance or higher preferred
8570 compliance (Active Security and OS certifications)
5+ years of relevant storage experience (or a degree of equal years in information technologies or a related field) with the following:
Engineering and implementing disk storage solutions
Configuring SAN switches, including zones and VSANs
Performance Tuning of SAN implementations
Engineering and implementing networked file systems such as NFS or CIFS
Disaster Recovery solutions including DataDomain, Connectrix, and RecoverPoint devices
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-functional team environment (team player) is a must.
Ability to work onsite in a data center and perform physical tasks as needed including: rack and stack, cabling, and maintenance. About the Company:
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients. Benefits:
Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
Company provides short and long term disability plans.
401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
Comprehensive training and development program.
11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.