VMWare Administrator

OSC EdgeTech, LLC is seeking a talented VMWare Administrator to join the team. 

OSC EdgeTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. OSC EdgeTech was created to deliver agile, responsive IT solutions to meet the evolving needs of federal and defense customers. As an SBA-certified 8(a) entity with a Facility Clearance (FCL), OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC Edge.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world.

OSC EdgeTech offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans, as well as life and disability benefits.

Position Overview

The VMWare Administrator will be responsible for monitoring and managing systems that operate through VMware products and services. The VMWare Administrator will ensure the security and stability of virtual computer infrastructure by running technical control procedures to maintain quality standards.  This position will support, administer, maintain, and sustain virtual infrastructure platforms hosted in an enterprise IT environment. The VMWare Administrator will provide technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other interruptions.

This hybrid position requires the candidate to reside within 50 miles of Fort Knox and maintain the ability to report on-site as needed to support operational and mission requirements. 

Major Activities

In-depth understanding of VMware technologies, including vSphere/ESXi, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager running in an enterprise environment.

Ensure cyber compliance, auditing, evidence capture and storage activities.

Load and deploy new servers as well as create and maintain Windows server images.

Collaborate with engineers and project leads to improve new systems, policies, standards, and practices.

Document, monitor, tune and manage multiple systems across a geographically diverse area.

Coordinate routine, expedited, and emergency maintenance.

Share and receive technical knowledge from other members of the team

Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

VMware and shared computing environment experience.

Documentation background with a strong attention to detail.

Experience with networks, storage or backups in an enterprise environment.

Ability to manage work priorities based on customer impact and available resources

Understanding of private cloud principles.

Ability to work with a team to coordinate tasks, collaborate, develop professional relationships and work effectively

General knowledge of systems software, hardware, and networking protocols.

General knowledge in and ability to implement IT strategy, plans, and SOPs.

Ability to support tasks and issues through to completion, strong follow-through and critical problem-solving skills.

Be able to report to on-site technical assistance within 1 hour of Ft. Knox

Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others.

Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills.

Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.

Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.

Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Abilities

Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time.

Visual and communications ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis.

Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion.

Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis.

Ability to travel by vehicle or aircraft, and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Required Qualifications

Three years of experience in systems administration, virtualization or related IT support experience 

Valid Security+ certification or higher

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Exposure to enterprise IT environments (including Windows systems, Linux, virtualization platforms or networked environments) 

Active U.S. Government clearance

Must be U.S. citizen 

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Information Technology or related field.

Demonstrated experience working in a 24.7 military or government IT environment

VCP, VACP, VCP5, or MCSA certification

E-Verify:

OSC EdgeTech participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

OSC EdgeTech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC EdgeTech, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].