Virtualization Engineer

Posted:
10/3/2024, 9:45:20 AM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Family:

Systems Engineering (Digital)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Perform day-to-day administration of VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and storage systems (e.g., vSAN, SAN, NAS).

  • Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing virtualized environments, ensuring efficient use of hardware resources through virtual machines and containers.

  • This position will optimize system performance, enhance scalability, and troubleshoot virtualization-related issues in cloud or on-premise infrastructure.

  • Will use expertise in hypervisors, virtualization platforms and automation tools to support seamless infrastructure operations.

  • Perform patching of ESXi, vCenter, and related storage systems when applicable.

  • Installation and configuration of ESXi, vCenter, and storage resources as required.

  • Perform compliance/hardening of newly configured ESXi hosts, vCenter servers, and storage systems to remain compliant with new compliance baselines.

  • Administer and optimize storage solutions, including provisioning, monitoring, and ensuring performance and availability for virtualized workloads.

  • Use Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery testing and maintaining backups.

  • Utilize vROps to pull reports regarding resource utilization across the Virtual Environment and associated storage.

  • Administration and configuration of Cisco UCS servers using UCS Manager.

  • Firmware management of Cisco UCS Servers and storage-related components.

  • Maintain and contribute to enterprise source code and configuration (git) repositories.

  • Support automating tasks using client automation tools, with a focus on streamlining storage management tasks.

  • Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively, particularly focusing on storage-related issues (e.g., latency, capacity management).

  • Research and document process flows, including storage workflows for VM provisioning, backup, and recovery.

  • Research, determine, and analyze user requirements, and define system or site scope and objectives, including storage requirements for virtualization environments.

  • Provide 24x7x365 remote support services and on-premises facility response as needed.

What You Will Need:

  • At Minimum Four(4) years of relevant experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree Four (4) additional years of experience will be needed.

  • Experience with storage integration in a virtualized environment, including managing and provisioning storage resources, storage migration, and troubleshooting performance issues related to storage.

  • Experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter.

  • Storage systems expertise, including VMware vSAN, traditional SAN, and NAS.

  • Nutanix administration experience preferred.

  • Experience utilizing Site Recovery Manager for disaster recovery.

  • Cisco UCS Servers for compute and storage resource management.

  • Experience writing scripts in PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Bash to automate VMware tasks and storage-related workflows.

  • Experience with managing data storage lifecycle processes, from provisioning to decommissioning, while ensuring data integrity and performance.

  • Must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment but also independently.

  • Strong detail orientation supported by the ability to take a structured approach to achieve long-term objectives and build sustainable routines.

  • Demonstrates the ability to lead efforts of analysis and resolution of problems or issues, including those related to virtualized storage; identifies when and how to escalate problems to the appropriate level.

  • Strong documentation skills, organizational skills, and communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally with team members.

  • Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently with varying deadlines and levels of importance.

  • Experience and comfort with change and ambiguity given the ever-evolving nature of the business.

  • Experience collaborating with Technology and Business Teams to deliver data and technology solutions that meet business objectives.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Listed below are the physical or mental requirements necessary for the job's performance. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:

  • Prolonged periods of computer desk work.

  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.

  • Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.

  • The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

  • Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and the ability to communicate with managers and co-workers.

  • Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.

  • Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience working at federal agency.

The annual salary range for this position is $86,500.00-$129,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse LLP

Website: https://guidehouse.com/

Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2018

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Advice ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Management Consulting