DevOps Administrator

AM Pierce and Associates•Patuxent River, MD

15h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment supporting various DoD software development platforms in a secure Classified environment. Other duties/responsibilities include:

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance, required to start; Top Secret clearance required for continued employment.
Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience managing VMware infrastructure.
Expertise in SAN/NAS storage administration, especially in virtualized environments
Strong scripting skills (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or similar)
Solid understanding of Windows/Linux server environments and networking (VLANs,firewalls, load balancers)
DoD 8570.01 IM IAT Level III certification (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments.
Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX and SDN solutions, defining virtual networks, security rules, and automation workflows.
Deploy and manage VCF 9 cluster.
Integrate and manage container platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, Docker) within the VMware ecosystem.
Monitor performance, capacity, and availability to optimize the virtual environment.
Automate tasks and deployments using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within virtualized compute, storage, and network layers.
Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, designs, and operations.
Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to design hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions.
Perform system hardening following DoD STIG standards and maintain compliance artifacts.