Cloud Solutions Architect with Security Clearance
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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. RequirementsResponsible for development of a VMware vCloud Director based Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) solution for DoDPrepares design documentation covering the compute, network, and storage infrastructure on which the vCD solution is builtCollaborates with other members of the Solution Architecture Team to complete integration with required core services, system security plan, and existing infrastructureSupports program security team to document the solution and through assessment to achieve FedRAMP High / DoD IL-5 / IL-6 level authorizationParticipates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and developmentApplies 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 solutionBachelors Degree in IT or relevant fieldDoD 8570 IAT II certificationExperience 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 ESXiExpert 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 basicsAbility to automate tasks and procedures with scripting tools such as PowerCLIExperience implementing and operating VMware NSX-V to support a multi-site vCloud Director environmentKnowledge 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 DODHardware to include compute, network, & storageImplementing DOD Security ControlsVMware System Administration experienceDeveloping documentation for architectures, designs, engineering, and operational supportSelf-starter that drives solutions to implementationAbility 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 SkillsVMware Certified Professional or Advance Professional certificationAbility to harden VMware environments according to DISA STIG5+ years of VMware ESXi experience; experience with ESX 6.x3+ years of experience as in a Senior VMware Solutions Engineer role providing guidance and direction for the engineering and sustainment of VMware infrastructure ​