Eliassen Group
Senior Virtualization Engineer
Eliassen Group, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Senior Virtualization Engineer
Mclean, VA
Type:
Contract
Category:
Engineer
Industry:
Government
Reference ID:
JN -092024-90830
Date Posted:
11/11/2024
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/DpB5wH
Description
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Description:
The Senior Virtualization Engineer will support all aspects of VMware virtualization; configuration, implementation, management of servers in virtualized environment, and VDI implementations. The candidate also should have a foundation in Windows and network management skills. This position requires a mixture of engineering, operations, hands on technical and support skills. Qualified candidates should have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. The individual will work closely with technical leads, infrastructure and operations teams and other cross-department teams to evaluate business needs and provide end-to-end technical solutions and manage, operate, monitor, audit, secure server Virtualization assets.
We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $78 - $83 / hr. w2
Minimum two-days per week onsite requirement at DOT HQ, Washington DC.
Responsibilities:
· Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation.
· Install and configure vCenter Server.
· Configure, manage and maintain ESXi cluster servers.
· Setup and configure HA, vMotion and DRS.
· Configure Datacenters, clusters, resource pools, VM's and virtual switching.
· Monitor health of VMs operating in various data centers.
· Manage replications and VM movements between data centers.
· Manage disaster recovery of the virtualized environment using SRM.
· Support VMware management tools (i.e., Aria Operations, Log Insight, etc.).
· Install, configure, and manage VDI solutions utilizing VMware Horizon.
· Provide support to system administrators in order to resolve VDI issues and issues with Virtual servers including when required providing support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis.
· Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.
· Working closely with counterparts to ensure stable and healthy virtualization platforms.
· Collaborate with Lead to identify, assess, and present solution options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and/or software.
· Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances).
· Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.
· Develops documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.
· Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager.
Experience Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Mclean, VA
Type:
Contract
Category:
Engineer
Industry:
Government
Reference ID:
JN -092024-90830
Date Posted:
11/11/2024
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/DpB5wH
Description
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Description:
The Senior Virtualization Engineer will support all aspects of VMware virtualization; configuration, implementation, management of servers in virtualized environment, and VDI implementations. The candidate also should have a foundation in Windows and network management skills. This position requires a mixture of engineering, operations, hands on technical and support skills. Qualified candidates should have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. The individual will work closely with technical leads, infrastructure and operations teams and other cross-department teams to evaluate business needs and provide end-to-end technical solutions and manage, operate, monitor, audit, secure server Virtualization assets.
We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $78 - $83 / hr. w2
Minimum two-days per week onsite requirement at DOT HQ, Washington DC.
Responsibilities:
· Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation.
· Install and configure vCenter Server.
· Configure, manage and maintain ESXi cluster servers.
· Setup and configure HA, vMotion and DRS.
· Configure Datacenters, clusters, resource pools, VM's and virtual switching.
· Monitor health of VMs operating in various data centers.
· Manage replications and VM movements between data centers.
· Manage disaster recovery of the virtualized environment using SRM.
· Support VMware management tools (i.e., Aria Operations, Log Insight, etc.).
· Install, configure, and manage VDI solutions utilizing VMware Horizon.
· Provide support to system administrators in order to resolve VDI issues and issues with Virtual servers including when required providing support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis.
· Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.
· Working closely with counterparts to ensure stable and healthy virtualization platforms.
· Collaborate with Lead to identify, assess, and present solution options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and/or software.
· Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances).
· Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.
· Develops documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.
· Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager.
Experience Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!