Systems Engineer

Description

RavenTek is a rapidly growing IT modernization and integration company. Our employees are excited about the work that we do. We deliver and customize leading-edge agile solutions, services and products to mission critical organizations, primarily federal government agencies.

We are currently hiring a Systems Engineer to support our customer located in Tampa, FL (Currently remote due to Covid-19). Please review the requirements below and if you would like to be considered, we encourage you to apply!

Position overview -

Supporting our customer in Tampa, FL the selected candidate will be a part of a dynamic, multi-disciplined team, building, implementing, and maintaining customer systems/networks on our Virtualized Data Center Node for Combatant Commands. The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day server virtualization services. Provides support for Networking, Storage, and Configuration Management with ability to reach the enterprise SMEs in these areas.   

Duties include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day support of server, app, or desktop virtualization and VDC node
• Responsible for documenting the configuration of VDC infrastructure 
• Perform routine audits and general health checks of systems and software 
• Responsible for Microsoft Windows Servers operating in a virtual environment
• Assessment and optimization of the virtualization systems 
• Work with Development Team to plan, install and configure new hardware and software for enterprise solutions 
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation diagrams of the enterprise server infrastructure and communications flow and routing
• Perform pro-active support functions and reporting to maintain the integrity of the enterprise virtual environment and business function  
• Verifying system security and Information Assurance (IA) posture and Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) compliance of systems on Coalition networks and in the Trace Dev Lab 
• Effectively communicate with customers, help desk support personnel and senior technicians 
• Identify trends and abnormalities and proactively take steps to prevent performance impacts to virtual environment and business function 
• Communicate accurate and useful status reports to management on a weekly basis and during outages 
• Support operations for a multi-site systems environment (geographically separated) 
• Ability to supporting and implementing server virtualization and high availability clustering 
• Ability to implementing and troubleshooting vCenter and Virtual Machines 
• Capable to troubleshooting of Hypervisors and Resource pool related issues 
• Extensive knowledge of MS Windows Server (2012 R2, 2016, 2019) environments and be able to build, configure, and maintain 
• Ability to apply sound troubleshooting methodology to isolate and resolve root cause of reported issues 
• Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP in the virtual environment, including VLANs, routing and virtual switches 
• Willing and available to travel up to 10% during times of implementation 
• Willing and available for on-call support 
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of direct experience, in the last seven years
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering, Math).
• With at least ten years of general experience of which eight years is directly related experience, a degree is not required. 
• Certified in Microsoft Professional 2012R2, 2016, or 2019 OS, or VMware Professional 
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification 
• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret w/SSBI clearance is required  
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills:

• PowerShell scripting experience 
• Experience with Cisco ASR/ASA, or virtual firewall appliances is a big plus 
• Experience in the implementation of cross domain solutions 
• Strong understanding of the technology as well as hands on experience deploying VMware NSX  
• Strong experience with Enterprise level VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure implementation and development 
• Knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Scientific Linux) and be able to build, configure, and maintain via Command Line Interface (CLI)  
• Excellent understanding of open-source frameworks, with experience deploying various open-source packages and/or application stacks into sponsor's production landscape 
• Understanding of configuration management systems (e.g. Puppet, Chef, vCM) and concepts behind mass configuration 
• ITIL Foundations Certification 
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture and its supporting processes and tools 
• Experience in implementing and troubleshooting Virtual Networking configurations 
• Experience in implementation of CENTRIXS networks and supporting infrastructure 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Other Requirements:

Must be fully vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.

Required Security Clearance:

Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret/SSBI with the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Working Conditions:

Business work hours are from Monday through Friday, (day shift) 40-hour week

Physical Requirements:

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA: RavenTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: RavenTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.