Virtual Platform Administrator

ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain virtualized infrastructure for on-premises data centers, DoD, and commercial cloud-based offerings, including private, public, and hybrid clouds.Perform host, hypervisor, and virtual application software implementations and upgrades for on-premises hypervisors, supporting hardware, software, and applications.Provide cloud-based infrastructure support for virtual machines, virtual appliances, software, programs, applications, and all applicable virtualized infrastructure components.Ensure high availability, security, and integrity of hosts, virtual management applications, and associated resources.Monitor hypervisors, infrastructure, and virtualization applications, including alert configuration, error log monitoring, and automation of administrative tasks.Install host and virtualization infrastructure application patches and releases across development, test, pre-production, and production environments.Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting system problems on hosts, hypervisors, and virtual infrastructure.Create and maintain accurate system documentation for assigned systems, including tracking changes to virtualized infrastructure configurations.Assist in capacity planning, performance monitoring, and tuning for assigned virtualized systems.Participate in virtualization disaster recovery planning, supporting fault tolerance and recovery strategies.Analyze performance trends to optimize system and application performance across virtualized environments.Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of complex multi-cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.Develop custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and improve system efficiency.Apply expertise in network architecture, security, and routing, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and firewalls.Required QualificationsExperience Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience managing and maintaining virtualized server environments and hosted applications.At least two (2) years of experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects involving virtualization, systems administration, and networking.Five (5) years hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) commercial cloud hosting solutions (desired).Desired Experience And SkillsExpertise in implementing and sustaining complex multi-cloud solutions (Google, AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI).Strong knowledge of cloud deployment models, network architecture, security, and virtualized infrastructure.Proficient in authoring custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and improve system efficiency.CertificationsCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificationDoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline CertificationCOMPTIA Security+ CECisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)One of the Following Google Cloud Platform certificationsGoogle Associate Cloud EngineerGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectOne of the following AWS certificationsAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Security - SpecialtyAWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAWS Certified SysOps AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified Azure Security Engineer AssociateOracle Cloud Infrastructure Cloud OperationsRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Clearance Secret - IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance We are seeking a Virtual Platform Administrator to join our team supporting Cloud and Infrastructure Services at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.Apply now to explore jobs with us!The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Location RemoteType of environment RemoteNoise level MediumWork schedule Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.Amount of Travel 10%PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. 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