Computer Systems Architect 3

Summary:  Our Company's Defense Systems is seeking a well-qualified staff-level Windows and Virtualization Systems Analyst to join our dynamic Classified Solutions team of technical professionals.  This will be a lead/technical architect role supporting the Software Development Environment for the Sentinel program.

Please note that due to the classified nature of this program, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at one of the following locations:

Roy, Utah, Huntsville, Alabama, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, Melbourne, Florida, San Antonio, Texas, or Colorado Springs, CO, Bellevue, NE, or Redondo Beach, California. This is not a remote position.

Roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform administration of Virtualization and Storage platforms across the site, among other technologies. Lead and become a valuable member of the team supporting a range of technologies. Manage and support various components of the technical infrastructure, including Hypervisors, storage, infrastructure solutions, system updates, patching, and administration of various IT systems.

• Provide support to end users and other staff in the resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Administer backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networks as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Work with minimal direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation work environment with a wide range of assignments and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 9 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with an additional 16 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• The selected candidate will need to have an active Secret DoD clearance

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret security clearance once hired and within a reasonable time frame and a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining these required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.

  IAT Level II certification (ex, Security+ CE) or greater; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Experience in architecting virtualization and storage solutions.

Preferred Qualifications for Computer Systems Architect 3

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.

• Current DoD Top Secret or DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience in maintaining a containerized environment.
• Experience with system engineering in other environments.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• VMWare experience/certification; experience with vCenter, ESXi environments v6.5+
• Experience with VDI deployments (Horizon, Hyper-V)Mastery of Windows domain architecture, including AD, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems (NetApp OnTap, E-Series, and other vendor solutions).
• Experience with various backup solutions (Cohesity, PPDM)