Virtual Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Ft. Huachuca Arizona | Full-Time | On-Site | Top Secret SCI CI Poly May Be Required

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Virtual Infrastructure Systems Administrator for the Military Intelligence Center of Excellence (MIITS Contract) support to G6 Systems Operations team. The Virtual Infrastructure Systems Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management, administration, and optimization of our virtualized data center environment. You will support a diverse infrastructure—spanning VMware, Linux and Windows environments, enterprise storage arrays, server hardware, GPU resources, and complex monitoring/automation systems—in a mission-critical military intelligence setting. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• System Administration of VMware vCenter and VMware ESXi

• System Administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers

• System Administration of NetApp and Pure Storage enterprise storage arrays

• Install and configure VMware vSphere, Linux, Red Hat OpenShift and other operating systems

• Applying security patches and DISA STIGs to VMware, Linux, storage servers and other systems

• Troubleshooting Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached storage (NFS, iSCSI)

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot server hardware. Dell servers, Cisco UCS C-series servers, Cisco B-series

blades using UCS manager and other hardware platforms.

• Preparing system documentation

· Automating processes with scripts

· Assisting other teams with VM troubleshooting and VMware Horizon workstation automated provisioning

· Utilize monitoring tools including Dell Open Manage, Cisco Intersight, Zabbix, Solarwinds, and NetApp

ACTIVIQ to maintain system performance and health

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5-year related server administration. Additional direct relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

· Experience configuring, managing and security of VMware and RHEL servers

· Experience with RedHat OpenShift

· Current TS/SCI security clearance

· A valid CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT level II or Higher)

· U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

· VMware Certified professional (VCP) or NetApp certification

· Red Hat Certified system administrator (RHCSA)

· Experience configuring Storage Area Networks

· Kubernetes experience

· Experience developing, configuring, and executing automation scripts (leveraging Ansible, PowerShell, Chef Inspec, and Docker automation processes) for system patching, configuration, and DISA STIG compliance across VMware, Linux, and storage servers.

· Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

While this is a Systems Administrator role by title, the successful candidate will be expected to function as a proactive problem solver—designing, implementing, and refining solutions that elevate our infrastructure to a higher standard of performance and resiliency.

Job Types: Full-Time, Contract

Salary: Based on experience

Schedule: 8 hours per shift; Monday-Friday

STEELGATE LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that prides itself in hiring top-level Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) proven to exceed deliverable expectations. STEELGATE LLC is focused on solving the hard problems facing our government and commercial clients. Our success lies in blending together relevant domain/functional knowledge with deep expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Defensive Cyber Operations, cloud-based DevSecOps, Data Analytics & AI, Acquisition and Acquisition Management, and more. STEELGATE LLC has a positive, inclusive workplace environment where all team members and partners work towards mutual success. We have established a reliable reach-back program whereas all SMEs are available to support, advise and directly complete mission deliverables when necessary. STEELGATE LLC has a worldwide reputation as a valued and trustworthy partner. Our can-do attitude and willingness to support any mission requirement sets us apart from other small business organizations. Find out more about STEELGATE LLC @ www.steelgatellc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.