Senior Systems Administrator (SSA) - Virtualization
Quantico, VA
AnaVation Job Opportunities – Federal Law Enforcement /
Full Time /
On-site
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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is looking for a dedicated Senior Systems Administrator (SSA) – Virtualization to join our team. The SSA – Virtualization will plan, lead projects as required and be capable of producing a complete delineation of products and services, support equipment, computer, and electronic equipment installations required for the site to fully support mission operations. The SSA/Virtualization shall plan, direct, and, if necessary, conduct regular, special, and integrated system test programs on virtualization equipment. The SSA/Virtualization shall prepare and conduct special reports and presentations that contain actionable information, which is pertinent to individual site operations. The SSA/Virtualization shall conduct integrated equipment system test. She/he shall plan, prepare, and conduct on the job training to the Government and junior Contractor personnel, as required. The SSA/Virtualization shall coordinate with other field engineers to the benefit of the Government. The SA/Virtualization shall support the unit with other duties as assigned within the scope of work.
This position is on-site in Quantico, VA. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a CI poly.
Required Qualifications:
- Install, configure, implement, and validate installation of components on networks including but not limited to:
- Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
- Citrix ADC (Netscaler)
- Microsoft (current Version) Failover Cluster
- Microsoft (current Version) Hyper-V Manager
- Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
- Hypervisors and virtualization sub-systems
- Infrastructure as Code methodologies
- Custom design solutions based on available technologies to deliver virtualization platforms to end users with defined groups and access controls
- Administer a variety of virtualization environments including Windows, Citrix and Linux
- Author and utilize scripting languages, mainly but not limited to PowerShell, to automate tedious, repetitive, and/or error prone tasks related to installation, configuration, and management of IT systems and services
- Step in mid-problem and provide advanced troubleshooting and support to others
- Experience designing and implementing Cloud based solutions that provide remote access experiences.
- Experience with utilizing AD groups to control access to various resources.
- Education: 4-year college degree in system administration, information technology, computer science, computer engineering, plus 5 years' experience designing, managing, administering, documenting, troubleshooting, and supporting multiple, heterogeneous computer networks in both production and development environments as detailed above. Or in lieu of education, 10-plus years of experience in designing, managing, administering, documenting, troubleshooting, and supporting multiple, heterogeneous computer networks in both production and development environments. If utilizing in lieu of education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with:
- Container Systems
- Infrastructure as Code methodologies
Benefits
· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
· Competitive Pay
· Generous paid leave and holiday package
· Tuition and training reimbursement
· Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
