GovCIO

Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services

Data Center Engineer

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Liberty, NC, USA$110k - $115k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

High school education with 9 or more years of experience, or commensurate experience.
A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
Demonstrated ability to implement, configure, and manage end-to-end data center technologies comprising Cisco networking, VMware compute and virtualization, and NetApp data storage.
Experience with complex provisioning, preventive maintenance, disaster recovery architecture, and supporting documentation for NetApp FAS and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions, including NetApp HCI and NetApp StorageGRID.
Experience configuring and managing data-protection relationships via SnapMirror and SnapVault for disaster recovery and data archiving across an enterprise global storage environment.
Experience implementing data storage management, monitoring, and performance tools such as NetApp SnapCenter, NetApp Virtual Storage Console, and NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager.
Experience providing VMware vSphere architecture, implementation, and support using best practices for availability, reliability, and performance of compute, network, and storage resources, achieving dense virtualization ratios while maintaining SLAs and exceeding disaster recovery RTO/RPO objectives.
Experience implementing virtualization tools such as vRealize Operations Manager (vROps) for daily proactive health checks, performance and workload optimization, capacity management, and in-depth reporting.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, build, analyze, evaluate, install, and manage database management systems, including database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation, and configuration management.
Use data mapping, data mining, and data transformation analysis tools to design and develop databases.
Determine data storage and optimum storage requirements.
Prepare system requirements, source analysis, and process analyses and designs throughout database implementation.
Provide customers with technical assistance and support regarding NetApp storage and data management solutions, including troubleshooting issues, answering inquiries, and providing best-practice guidance.
Install, set up, and configure NetApp storage systems and software solutions at customer sites, ensuring connectivity and integration with existing infrastructure, networks, and applications.
Collaborate with customers, system architects, and project teams to design and architect NetApp storage solutions based on organizational requirements, assessing storage needs, capacity and performance requirements, and suitable systems and configurations.
Create and manage storage volumes, file systems, and logical unit numbers (LUNs) on NetApp systems in person or remotely; allocate storage to applications and users, monitor utilization, and perform capacity planning.
Perform routine system maintenance, including software upgrades, patch installations, and firmware updates; monitor performance and system health, identify potential issues, and address them proactively.
Set up and manage data backup and disaster recovery solutions using NetApp technologies such as SnapMirror and SnapVault; design and implement backup policies, perform regular backups, and ensure data integrity and recovery point and recovery time objectives.
Plan and perform software upgrades, firmware updates, and patch installations on NetApp storage systems, evaluating releases, assessing compatibility, and implementing upgrades in person or remotely while minimizing downtime.
Monitor, analyze, and manage NetApp storage system performance; identify bottlenecks and optimize performance through storage tuning, caching mechanisms, and configuration adjustments, in person or remotely.
Investigate and troubleshoot customer-reported issues by analyzing logs and diagnostic data to identify root causes; apply solutions or workarounds in person or remotely, or escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams.

Desired Qualifications

Enterprise-level storage experience, including EMC.
VMware certification such as VCTA, VCP, or VTSP.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification.
Azure Administrator Associate certification.
Cisco certification such as CCNA or CCNP.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
CompTIA Network+ certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.
A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and working with Agile teams using collaboration tools such as GitLab.
Experience supporting U.S. Special Operations.

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Data Center Engineer to support Special Operations communication. This position will be in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and will be an on-site position

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, installs, and manages database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation, and configuration management. Uses data mapping, data mining, and data transformation analysis tools to design and develop databases. Determines data storage and optimum storage requirements. Prepares system requirements, source analysis, and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.

Provide technical assistance and support to customers regarding NetApp storage and data management solutions. This may involve troubleshooting and resolving issues, answering customer inquiries, and providing guidance on best practices
Install, set up, and configure NetApp storage systems and software solutions at customer sites. Ensure proper connectivity and integration with existing infrastructure, networks, and applications
Collaborate with customers, system architects, and project teams to design and architect NetApp storage solutions based on the organization's requirements. This includes assessing storage needs, determining capacity and performance requirements, and proposing the appropriate NetApp storage systems and configurations
In person or remotely, create and manage storage volumes, file systems, and LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) on NetApp storage systems. Allocate storage resources to applications and users, monitor storage utilization, and perform capacity planning
Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including software upgrades, patch installations, and firmware updates. Monitor system performance and health, identify potential issues, and proactively address them to ensure optimal system functionality.
Set up and manage data backup and disaster recovery solutions, in person or remotely, using NetApp technologies such as SnapMirror and SnapVault. Design and implement backup policies, perform regular backups, and ensure data integrity and recovery point & recovery time objectives
Plan and perform software upgrades, firmware updates, and patch installations on NetApp storage systems. This includes evaluating new releases, assessing compatibility, and implementing in-person or remote upgrade procedures while minimizing downtime
Monitor, analyze, and manage the performance of NetApp storage systems, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system performance. This may involve conducting these in person or remotely: tuning storage parameters, implementing caching mechanisms, and adjusting configurations
Investigate and troubleshoot customer-reported issues, analyzing logs and diagnostic data to identify the root cause. In-person or remotely, apply appropriate solutions, workarounds, or escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams if required

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

CompTIA Security+ Plus Certification
Demonstrated ability in the implementation, configuration, and management of end-to-end Datacenter technologies comprised of Cisco Networking, VMware Compute & Virtualization, and NetApp Data Storage
Complex provisioning, preventative maintenance, implementation of disaster recovery architecture and supporting documentation for NetApp FAS and Hyper-converged Infrastructure solutions to include NetApp HCI & NetApp StorageGRID
Configuration and management of data protection relationships via Snapmirror and SnapVault to provide disaster recovery and data archival across an Enterprise global storage environment
Implementation of tools data storage management, monitoring and performance tools such as NetApp Snapcenter, NetApp Virtual Storage Console, and NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager
Providing VMware vSphere architecture, implementation and support, utilizing best practices for availability, reliability, and performance of compute, network, and storage resources to achieve dense virtualization ratios while maintaining SLAs and surpassing disaster recovery RTO/RPO's.
Implementation of virtualization tools such as vRealize Operations Manager (VROPs) to daily proactive health checks, performance and workload optimizations capacity management, and in-depth reporting

Preferred Skills and Experience

Enterprise-level storage expeience (EMC)
VMWare certification (VCTA, VCP, VTSP)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Azure Administrator Associate
CIsco certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
MCSE
CompTIA Net+
CompTIA Sec+
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fields
Experience with Agile development methodologies and working with Agile teams using collaboration tools such as Gitlab
Experience support U.S. Special Operations

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Posted Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

About the Company

GovCIO

Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services

GovCIO provides IT services and digital solutions to the U.S. federal government, including IT modernization, digital services, data analytics, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and management consulting. It wins prime federal contracts and delivers services through business units like Health and Civilian Agencies, National Security Solutions, and Veteran and Enterprise Technology Solutions, plus GovCIO Media & Research as a separate subsidiary. Primary customers include federal health agencies (VA, HHS), national security and civilian agencies, and it leverages contract vehicles such as VA's T4NG2. The company aims to help the government transform its IT landscape by delivering mission-critical technology and analytics at scale, supported by growth through strategic acquisitions and rebranding.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2010

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