Storage Engineer

Millennium Corporation is hiring a Storage Engineer in Orlando, FL. ALL candidates MUST have an active Top secret with SCI eligibility to qualify for consideration.

The Storage Engineer will lead the operations and management of a data center providing critical services to DoD customers. Lead the design and implementation of system enhancements utilizing Infrastructure as Code automation concepts across the complex implementation of networking, compute, storage and other components. Provide expert level configuration, operation and troubleshooting support for the VMWare vSphere and NSX virtualization infrastructure and NetAPP based storage. Create standardized data center design, implementation and operations documentation. Assist in the design of distributed global services, network design and end user access in both the virtual and physical space. Collect, process, and present, network, systematic, performance, and other information and metrics to show automation improvements or degradation over time. Balance hybrid cloud distribution between private corporate infrastructure and public clouds. Work as part of a fast moving highly diverse team across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Implement, operate and maintain a VMWare vShpere and NSX based virtualization infrastructure
• Implement, operate and maintain NetAPP storage
• Install and configure complex hardware and software components for DoD data centers.
• Lead a multi-faceted technical team for the production and fielding of the systems, and manage the scheduling, orchestration and validation while providing regular status to the customer.
• Establish processes and procedures for maintaining infrastructure configuration management across the enterprise to include automated system checks against the configuration managed baseline.
• Linux system management as well as Red Hat enterprise services such as
• OpenShift, Ansible Tower and Single Sign On
• Must be able to author and maintain scripts in a variety of languages.
• Must be skilled with Linux system management as well as Red Hat enterprise services such as OpenShift, Ansible Tower and Single Sign On
• Analyzes real world problems and implements solutions according to corporate guidelines and procedures, and industry best practices.
• Assures system stability, accessibility, and proper configuration of assigned technical systems and components.
• Must be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment and able to work with/manage a range of engineers holding a diverse set of skills at differing levels of experience.
• Be sensitive and flexible to the needs and requirements of the customer

Qualifications:

• ALL candidates MUST have an active Top secret with SCI eligibility to qualify for consideration.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science or information technology.
• 10 years of experience Data Center Infrastructure Operations Engineer.
• Must have either Security or CISSP Certification, and must be able to obtain missing certification within 6-months
• Recent proficient experience with VMWare vSphere and NSX products in a data center environment
• Recent experience with NetAPP storage devices
• Proficient in Ansible – Ansible is the primary automation tool to be used within this environment.
• Use scripting languages for automation, administration, data collection and reporting. This job requires the ability to write, test, debug, deploy, and sustain scripts.
• Ability to configuration manage, version control, and backup various scripts and work products created to execute and maintain the environment.
• Experience with Automation in a Virtual Environment (Preferred experience in VMWare and Linux, Openshift, Kubernetes).
• Ability to review and update all data center process and procedures, policies, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to audit and reporting of system and performance logs.
• Ability to respond professionally, effectively, and efficiently to service requests.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to research and/or implement new technologies.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
• Professionally convey system-wide performance information routinely via tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Train others to perform similar design and administrative tasks.
• Interact with vendors/users/customers and developers to understand needs and operational requirements changes that will impact development and testing activities, examine any relevant change implementation, then report the changes to developers and testers welcoming feedback for future improvements.