Share Email Opening Title Virtual Systems Administrator  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Professional Services   Description (DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the DAWSON “Ohana”, you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com.) DAWSON has a 6-month term opportunity for a virtual systems administrator, contingent upon contract award initially in the Washington D.C. area with implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The virtual systems administrator: • Implements, maintains, and supports virtual systems infrastructure. • Implements, maintains, and supports virtual systems storage solutions (vSAN). • Provides Level 3 technical support for Redhat Linux Environment and IBM WebSphere environments. • Creates virtual server instances on VMware ESX server for Windows, RHEL 6/7, centos, ubuntu and Linux. • Maintains and monitors all patch releases and designs various patch installation strategies and maintains all systems according to NIST standardization. • Develops automation solutions and works in a highly automated environment. • Deploys web sphere applications servers. • Supports and provides technical solutions experience to resolve service incidents and identify and resolve root causes of problems. • Designs, installs, configures, administers latest version of Operating Systems as per the requirements for VMware, Windows and Linux environments. • Performs hardware maintenance of server ESX designing configuring ESX& vSphere creates Data enter and adding hosts. • Creates virtual machines and allocates resources according to business requirements and installs the OS using ISO. • Performs software package administration to include adding software packages/patches and deleting software packages/patches. • Performs system performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting user related and server problems and capacity planning. • Understands DNS, Networking, Protocols, Bash & Python preferred • Understands network infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, storage, monitoring, security, etc.) • Executes strategic infrastructure and systems designs. • Installs, configures, and manages network and storage solutions. • Optimizes network hardware, software, servers, storage, and communications infrastructure. • Ensures infrastructure redundancy and disaster recovery processes function properly. • Evaluates new systems information technologies and their effect on the environment. • Configures server hardware and software in accordance to cybersecurity security policies, principles, and practices. • Performs daily maintenance and reports on systems. • Performs install, setup, and maintenance of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. • Performs install, setup, and maintenance of Active Directory Users, Groups, and Policies. • Creates and manages OS and computer software end item images and configurations. • Performs asset management for assigned hardware, software, and equipment. • Performs network hardware checkout, assembly, and install activities.   Position Requirements REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s Degree or higher required from an accredited college or university in a technical related field, preferably in cyber security, computer science, engineering or information systems or 5+ years equivalent professional job-related experience. • 3+ years network administration experience. • CompTIA A+ certification • Advanced experience with VMware vSphere/vSAN, SQL Server, and Windows Server • Experience with Microsoft Server and with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager software • Experience with Active Directory. • Experience with LANs, WANs, LANs, TCP/IP, Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. • Up to 30% overseas travel will be required to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Professional oral and written communication skills. • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. • Ability to work independently and on global teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Certifications: ITIL, VMWare (VMWare Certified Professional), Microsoft • CompTIA Network+ certification • Strong understanding of IT security principles, technologies, best practices, and NIST guidance with experience in standards-compliance • Experience with virtualized networks or VMware Certified Professional • Experience with cybersecurity analytic tools such as IBM Qradar (SIEM and Resilient), VMware Vcenter, Carbon Black, Microsoft Enterprise Services, Blue Coat Proxy Management Center, Blue Coat Security Analytics Management Symantec End Point protection, Nexpose Rapid7, Enterprise Gigamon/GigaVUE, Viavi, and RedSeal Security Analytics   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Position Virtual Systems Administrator   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   About the Organization DAWSON is a SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) small business with over 23 years of experience providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients across the globe with offices in Hawaii, Guam and throughout the Continental U.S. The company is owned by the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), a non-profit organization, controlled entirely by Native Hawaiians with a mission to perpetuate the sovereignty of Native Hawaiians and positively impact the communities in which we work. The HNC's vision of community impact is carried forward by its DAWSON subsidiaries. DAWSON's strong entrepreneurial spirit, client focus, and commitment to 'Kupono Ka Hana' - Excellence in Service - has enabled the firm to rapidly expand our service offerings and geographic breadth of capabilities with core competencies in Construction, Environmental/MMRP, Professional Services, Logistics, IT/Cybersecurity, and National Security/Intelligence. DAWSON has a staff of highly skilled personnel, in-place management systems and strategically situated offices and partners enabling us to respond to the world's emerging needs. DAWSON possesses a unique capability to deliver integrated and innovative solutions to our Federal and commercial clients and provides our federal customers facilitated contracting access through our SBA-certified NHO 8(a) status. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Dawson.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us

 

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