UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in Newport News, VA

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CACI is seeking a cleared Sr. VMWare Systems Administrator at Langley AFB, VA.  This is an immediate need that is supporting the Distributed Ground System (DGS) modernization, system operations and promotion contract. The OA DCGS infrastructure administrator is responsible for all things infrastructure other than the local area network.  The infrastructure administrator sustains and maintains the hardware, software, and storage components of the software defined data center (SDDC) for OA DCGS Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). The IaaS hardware consists of multiple Dell FX2 chassis with FC 630/640 compute blocks (blade servers), Dell/EMC XtremIO block storage flash array, Dell/EMC Isilon file storage, and the backup tandem Avamar Appliance and Data Domain. 

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Manage the vSphere virtual environment to include ESXi hypervisors, virtual data stores, and virtual machines. 
• Collaborate with DOC Tech Ops and the DMC to perform health and status checks to ensure completion of backups, report capacity utilization, monitor VM performance, analyze and resolve infrastructure service outages. 
• Maintain and operate a virtualized data center using VMWare with Dell/EMC server and storage hardware.
• Install, support and maintain servers by tuning system performance, system wide software configuration and allocation of mass storage space.
• Respond and resolve service outages, technical queries and other system related issues.
• Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems as current as possible with changing technology.
• Perform system checks (processes, services, network, storage) to ascertain overall system health.
• Update and document configuration management and troubleshoot any reported problems.
• Collaborate with the security team on system upgrades and issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Tier 1 and 2 personnel.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related degree with 4 years of experience, or 6 years of experience if no degree.
• Security CE certification or higher.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:​  vCenter, VxRail, VMWare Horizon, vRealize Operations, vRealize Automation, vRealize Orchestrator, Log Insight, Dell Chassis Mgmt Controller, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller, ESXi GUI.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

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