Storage and Virtualization Lead Engineer

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers.

Summary:

The Storage and Virtualization Lead Engineer will provide engineering oversite for the SRV6 storage and virtualization environment for the operation of the PACAF BlackCore network.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop comprehensive documentation of storage and virtual platform configurations, policies, procedures, and conduct informal training for PACAF personnel.
• Provide ongoing support for the maintenance of the storage and virtualization environment across all three sites.
• Act as a technical lead in troubleshooting and incident management during management stack service interruptions.
• Continuously monitor storage and virtual platform performance, adjusting configurations to ensure maximum resiliency and availability.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for storage and virtual platform environments, addressing connectivity, performance, and security issues, ensuring minimal downtime for mission-critical operations.
• Assist the Government in the creation, consultation, revision, finalization, submission of the deliverables for RMF to include but not limited to the following:
  • System Security Plan
  • Ports Protocol Services Matrix (enclave)
  • Artifacts for control validation (STIG results, Policies, Scans, Charters, etc., unit provided)
  • Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) System Topology
• Collect and develop A&A artifacts in accordance with AO Office

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of datacenter compute and virtualizations technology.
• Professional level proficiency with virtualization concepts and storage protocols such as iSCSI, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Network File System etc.
• Ability to manage the entire storage and virtualization stack implementation process.
• Overseeing hardware and software upgrades, installation, and maintenance.
• Ability to Optimize network efficiency and ensure high application performance.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles and cybersecurity protocols.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose complex network problems and provide effective
• Familiarity with cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Ability to oversee and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• In-depth experience collecting and developing A&A artifacts.
• Ability to provide recommendations for mitigations & follow-on actions to include POAMs.
• Experience with email, and other communication platforms to include but not limited to: MS Teams group chats, MS SharePoint site, and VoIP Phones.
• Proficiency with the latest Microsoft tool suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to brief technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.
• Understand the AF Cyber architecture and PACAF MOBs and GSUs roles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required.
• DoD 8140, the DoD Cyber Workforce Manual Anyone (1) of the following:
  • Advanced - CISM or CISSO or CPTE or CySA+ or FITSP-A or GCSA or CISA or CISSP or CISSP-ISSEP or GSLC or GSNA
• Or DoD 8570.1-M certified at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 3 - Anyone (1) of the following:
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate - this means the individual has qualified for the certification except for the number of years' experience)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Maintain relevant expert level industry certification (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE), Juniper Certified Internetworking Expert (JCIE).
• Minimum 2+ years of experience focused on Dell, Cisco and VMware solutions.
• Maintain relevant professional level industry certification (VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator, VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design, Dell Technologies Proven Professional).
• Experience briefing senior leaders and large audiences.
• Ability to travel to PACAF MOBs and GSUs to conduct duties and responsibilities -at a maximum up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training is highly preferred prior to starJBPH-Hting; however, must have the ability to obtain within 3 days of starting and maintain certificates of completion for the following training:
  • Level 1 Anti-Terrorist Training - within the past year
  • Level A Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training - within the past 1-2 years
  • USFK Training
  • DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge - within the past year
  • Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness - within the past year
  • Derivative Classification IF103.16 - within the past year
  • Force Protection - within the past year

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.