Senior Virtual Machine Operations and Deployment (vmod) Analyst (government)

AT&T AT&T · Telecom · Bellevue, NE

This role focuses on the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of virtual machines (VMs) within a government IT services environment. Responsibilities include resource allocation, monitoring, backup and recovery, security compliance, capacity planning, incident response, and documentation. The role requires in-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies, system administration, performance tuning, and scripting for automation. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

What you'd actually do

  1. Overseeing the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  2. Managing the allocation of resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to VMs based on workload requirements and performance metrics.
  3. Continuously monitoring the virtual environment for performance issues and optimizing VM configurations to enhance efficiency and stability.
  4. Implementing and managing backup and recovery procedures for VMs to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or disasters.
  5. Ensuring that the virtual environment complies with organizational security policies and standards, implementing necessary security measures to protect VMs.

Skills

Required

  • In-depth knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or other relevant technologies.
  • Proficiency in system administration tasks for both Windows and Unix/Linux environments, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Skills in performance tuning and optimization techniques for virtualized environments to ensure efficient resource utilization.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate routine tasks and streamline VM operations.
  • Extensive experience in managing virtualized environments, with a focus on operations, deployment, and optimization of VMs.
  • Security + certification
  • ITIL 4 certification within 4 months of start.

Nice to have

  • Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or other virtualization-related certifications.
  • Experience in managing projects related to the deployment and optimization of virtual environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with US STRATCOM Network & IT Operations
  • Familiarity with US Air Force Network & IT Operations

What the JD emphasized

  • TS/SCI
  • Security Compliance
  • virtual machine management
  • deployment
  • optimization