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Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Virtual Platform Administrator to join our team supporting Cloud and Infrastructure Services at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience * Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience managing and maintaining virtualized server environments and hosted applications. * At least two (2) years of experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects involving virtualization, systems administration, and networking. * Five (5) years hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) commercial cloud hosting solutions (desired). Certifications * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification * DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification: * COMPTIA Security+ CE * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) * COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) * Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) * One of the Following Google Cloud Platform certifications: * Google Associate Cloud Engineer * Google Professional Cloud Architect * One of the following AWS certifications: * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner * AWS Certified Security - Specialty * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate * Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Operations * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Clearance * Secret - IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance Desired Experience and Skills * Expertise in implementing and sustaining complex multi-cloud solutions (Google, AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI). * Strong knowledge of cloud deployment models, network architecture, security, and virtualized infrastructure. * Proficient in authoring custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and improve system efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage and maintain virtualized infrastructure for on-premises data centers, DoD, and commercial cloud-based offerings, including private, public, and hybrid clouds. * Perform host, hypervisor, and virtual application software implementations and upgrades for on-premises hypervisors, supporting hardware, software, and applications. * Provide cloud-based infrastructure support for virtual machines, virtual appliances, software, programs, applications, and all applicable virtualized infrastructure components. * Ensure high availability, security, and integrity of hosts, virtual management applications, and associated resources. * Monitor hypervisors, infrastructure, and virtualization applications, including alert configuration, error log monitoring, and automation of administrative tasks. * Install host and virtualization infrastructure application patches and releases across development, test, pre-production, and production environments. * Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting system problems on hosts, hypervisors, and virtual infrastructure. * Create and maintain accurate system documentation for assigned systems, including tracking changes to virtualized infrastructure configurations. * Assist in capacity planning, performance monitoring, and tuning for assigned virtualized systems. * Participate in virtualization disaster recovery planning, supporting fault tolerance and recovery strategies. * Analyze performance trends to optimize system and application performance across virtualized environments. * Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of complex multi-cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments. * Develop custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and improve system efficiency. * Apply expertise in network architecture, security, and routing, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and firewalls. Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. * Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies * Noise level: (Low, Medium, High) * Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. * Amount of Travel: 10% List of Approved States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Secret Clearance WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $120,00 - $175,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Additional Job Information TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com . We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. 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