Compute and Storage Deployment Specialist

Overview

We have immediate opening for a Compute and Storage Deployment Specialist responsible for assisting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in execution of architecture engineering support for USCIS’ enterprise infrastructure program. Candidate will create compute and storage architectures, deployments, cloud infrastructures, virtualization, hardware configuration, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

· Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments.

· Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

· Deploy system infrastructure and commodities in support of components, such as physical servers, consolidated infrastructure, Hyper/converged services, virtual storage platforms, wireless and mobile network kits containing multi-disciplined technologies. Installation of hypervisors, Operating Systems (Linux, VMWare, Ubuntu, and Windows) in support of all infrastructure to include patching, updated releases, Firmware and BIOS updates to ensure platforms meet compliance. Install secondary software packages including security services, database services and HTTPS services as required. Support backup software utilized by USCIS. Validate through testing and stakeholder engagement to ensure delivery of Enterprise PKI / Certificates are in compliance after configuration. Utilize integrated software deployment tools to push operating systems, predefined packages and group policy enforcement. Join systems to domains and appropriate groups. Develop planning for the future strategy of server/serverless, container services, storage and platforms and provide budgetary information as needed.

· Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems with servers (including virtual), storage, platform (including PaaS) infrastructure as the new deployments occur. Implement automated and orchestrated delivery methodologies. Perform SME level incident resolution and root cause problem determination to ensure availability and stability of virtual platforms according to established service level agreements. Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple virtualized environments (DevTest, Stage Production).

· Application stability, security, performance, and capacity management, as well as documentation of current and future configuration processes and policies. Manage and coordinate the deployment and expansion of Client Server technologies, as well as monitor, refine and research solutions to existing problems, virtual machine troubleshooting (VM) and performance issues. Create VM deployment templates and produce automated VM deployments. Analyze performance data to provide capacity planning and resource utilization information in support of operational processes.

Qualifications

· 7 to 9 years relevant cloud compute and storage deployments and a bachelor’s degree.

· Experience with cloud storage systems, virtualization technologies, and performance monitoring.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

· Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.

· Ability to effectively solve problems.

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

· A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

· Experience in managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets simultaneously.

· Ability to work onsite in Vermont.

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verification; active USCIS background investigation preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for a suita

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000 - $85,000