Smart Synergies is Hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect with Security Clearance Near Sterling, VA
The Cloud Solutions Architect supports the engineering, build, test, deployment and operationalization of a next-generation, DoD on-premise cloud service for DoD. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of engineering and sustaining a VMware solution for DoD. This individual will be a key member of the Solution Architecture Team responsible for conceiving and delivering a wide variety of cloud services under a DoD program. Deep technical familiarity with VMware products, cloud services in general, and using cloud services in support of DoD missions are important. Requirements Responsible for development of a VMware vCloud Director based Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) solution for DoD Prepares design documentation covering the compute, network, and storage infrastructure on which the vCD solution is built Collaborates with other members of the Solution Architecture Team to complete integration with required core services, system security plan, and existing infrastructure Supports program security team to document the solution and through assessment to achieve FedRAMP High / DoD IL-5 / IL-6 level authorization Participates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development Applies high-level business and technical principles and methods to difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems Performs product research, examines product trade-offs, develops presentations, coordinates vendor meetings, and develops documentation Supports the building of a systems administration and operations support capability for the new vCD based solution Bachelors Degree in IT or relevant field DoD 8570 IAT II certification Experience with VMware vSphere, vRealize Operations, vCloud Director, vCloud Availability, and/or vCenter Converter (P2V migrations) Expert knowledge of vSphere components such as vCSA, PSC, and ESXi Expert knowledge of technologies such as vMotion, HA, DRS/SDRS, VDS, Affinity rules, storage vMotion, vSphere Replication, iSCSI, NFS, and SAN. A sound understanding of TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics Ability to automate tasks and procedures with scripting tools such as PowerCLI Experience implementing and operating VMware NSX-V to support a multi-site vCloud Director environment Knowledge and experience with DoD datacenters & infrastructure At least 15 years industry experience with at least 5 years focused on the following: Architecting, designing, engineering, integrating, deploying, and maintaining data center Infrastructure preferably within the DOD Hardware to include compute, network, & storage Implementing DOD Security Controls VMware System Administration experience Developing documentation for architectures, designs, engineering, and operational support Self-starter that drives solutions to implementation Ability to mentor junior and mid-level team members to be more proficient in the tasks and activities associated with the management of a cloud provider VMware environment Desired Skills VMware Certified Professional or Advance Professional certification Ability to harden VMware environments according to DISA STIG 5 years of VMware ESXi experience; experience with ESX 6.x 3 years of experience as in a Senior VMware Solutions Engineer role providing guidance and direction for the engineering and sustainment of VMware infrastructure