Cloud Virtualization Engineer with Security Clearance - Optimal Solutions : Job Details

Cloud Virtualization EngineerLocation: Montgomery, AL or Oklahoma City, OK - Must be willing to work on-site rotation with one week onsite and the next remote.Education: Associates Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Clearance: SecretCertification:• IAT II or higher 8570/8140 Certification.• VMWARE Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) within 9 months of hire dateExperience:• Proven experience of 10 years IT experience with 5 years in Virtualization• Hands-on experience provisioning ESX hosts.• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Cloud Direct Virtual Datacenters, vROPs).Job Description:As a Cloud Virtualization Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of the infrastructure of an on-premises cloud environment. The candidate shall work closely with the team to ensure the integrity and security of the infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in creating, managing, and monitoring ESX hosts and the environment in a secure facility.Key Responsibilities:Although the job responsibilities vary from one company to other, however, the concept remains the same for any organization. As a cloud virtualization engineer, you are required to understand the pros and cons of setting-up and running software in the environment.The position includes these standard job duties• To configure ESX hosts to be added into the datastores• To implement security policies and to secure method access• To perform tasks to optimize performance of ESX host and maintain clusters• To work closely with vendor technical consultants and strategic partners to resolve issues• To manage customer account satisfaction from a technical standpoint• To deliver customized cloud virtualization from different vendors including VMware, Microsoft, Dell, and HP