Senior Virtualization Engineer

Job Description:
Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer to join their team, supporting a secure client located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This pivotal role involves modernizing legacy network infrastructure and migrating services into a new AWS Cloud Environment for a prestigious defense sector client. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented IT professional with a strong background in project management and virtualization technologies. This is a full-time position that promises challenging tasks and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monitoring, administration, and recovery processes to ensure compliance with VMWare standards and policies.
• Manage the technical infrastructure and application environments, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct the capture and virtualization of production data, ensuring its integrity and availability.
• Evaluate server implementations to capture essential virtualization requirements accurately.
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure the virtualization infrastructure adequately.
• Manage the encryption infrastructure for the hardware environment to ensure data security and compliance.
• Design, plan, build, configure, and maintain the virtual server infrastructure, optimizing for performance and scalability.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or IT-related field with a minimum of five years of experience in IT infrastructure roles.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field with three years of experience or a PhD with relevant experience will be considered.
• Active Secret Clearance or eligibility for an Interim Secret clearance is required.
• Professional certification in VMWare Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization or Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization is highly desirable.
• Proven experience with VMWare vSphere version 6 and higher, VMWare vCenter, and VMware vRealize Suite Cloud Management Platform.
• Knowledge of VMWare Continuous Data Protection, DBaaS in VMWare Cloud, and VMWare Aria Suite.
• Familiarity with SAN solutions, ideally Dell EMC VNX, and experience with backup solutions such as Cohesity and Netbackup.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline – it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
 
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At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline – it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.