Cloud Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

The Cloud Solutions Architect supports the engineering, build, test, deployment and operationalization of a next-generation, DoD on-premise cloud service for DoD. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of engineering and sustaining a VMware solution for DoD. This individual will be a key member of the Solution Architecture Team responsible for conceiving and delivering a wide variety of cloud services under a DoD program. Deep technical familiarity with VMware products, cloud services in general, and using cloud services in support of DoD missions are important. Requirements
Responsible for development of a VMware vCloud Director based Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) solution for DoD
Prepares design documentation covering the compute, network, and storage infrastructure on which the vCD solution is built
Collaborates with other members of the Solution Architecture Team to complete integration with required core services, system security plan, and existing infrastructure
Supports program security team to document the solution and through assessment to achieve FedRAMP High / DoD IL-5 / IL-6 level authorization
Participates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development
Applies high-level business and technical principles and methods to difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems Performs product research, examines product trade-offs, develops presentations, coordinates vendor meetings, and develops documentation Supports the building of a systems administration and operations support capability for the new vCD based solution
Bachelors Degree in IT or relevant field
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Experience with VMware vSphere, vRealize Operations, vCloud Director, vCloud Availability, and/or vCenter Converter (P2V migrations)
Expert knowledge of vSphere components such as vCSA, PSC, and ESXi
Expert knowledge of technologies such as vMotion, HA, DRS/SDRS, VDS, Affinity rules, storage vMotion, vSphere Replication, iSCSI, NFS, and SAN. A sound understanding of TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics
Ability to automate tasks and procedures with scripting tools such as PowerCLI
Experience implementing and operating VMware NSX-V to support a multi-site vCloud Director environment
Knowledge and experience with DoD datacenters & infrastructure At least 15+ years industry experience with at least 5 years focused on the following:
Architecting, designing, engineering, integrating, deploying, and maintaining data center Infrastructure preferably within the DOD
Hardware to include compute, network, & storage
Implementing DOD Security Controls
VMware System Administration experience
Developing documentation for architectures, designs, engineering, and operational support
Self-starter that drives solutions to implementation
Ability to mentor junior and mid-level team members to be more proficient in the tasks and activities associated with the management of a cloud provider VMware environment Desired Skills
VMware Certified Professional or Advance Professional certification
Ability to harden VMware environments according to DISA STIG
5+ years of VMware ESXi experience; experience with ESX 6.x
3+ years of experience as in a Senior VMware Solutions Engineer role providing guidance and direction for the engineering and sustainment of VMware infrastructure

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