Infrastructure Engineer

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Onsite in Largo, FL

Clearance: TS/SCI

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Broadcom, VMWare and Omnissa Horizon systems to join our team on the Starburst Program. The Infrastructure Engineer will configure, manage and maintain the physical and virtual infrastructure.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Perform required maintenance operations of several VMware virtual infrastructure in accordance with established schedules and best practices. May require off hour support.
• Implement and maintain ESXi, VM, and vCenter DISA STIGs.
• Install, configure and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Create and Maintain Golden images to be used in the deployment and recompose of Horizon desktop pools.
• Management of zero client hardware using PCoIP and/or Blast to connect to Horizon environment.
• Monitoring of F5 environment servicing Horizon to end users.
• Performing backups, troubleshooting and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Build and configuring virtual networks.
• Document, test and implement virtual services and devices.
• Assess and evaluate current virtual computing infrastructure and provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Create and maintain VM templates used for rapid deployment of virtual machines.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Create and defend system change requests.
• Manage user requests for assistance, application installation and upgrades.
• Configuring and supporting security support infrastructure including backups, anti-virus software, patch management and vulnerability scanner.
• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of secure computer systems, network servers, and switches.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual and physical servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Create documentation of all work performed to capture configuration and installation procedures.
• Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of computer systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events.
• Work with users to identify needed database design changes required to support changing processes or requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP preferred) is required on day 1.
• Must have experience deploying and troubleshooting the Omnissa Infrastructure, experience deploying and troubleshooting on premises Broadcomm VmWare Enterprise.
• Must be proficient in estimating time to complete tasks and meet those timelines, have experience in multi-site data replication for virtual deployments, and a strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server environment to include but not limited to Active Directory, DNS and Group policy, experience with Linux bash, and experience implementing computer security.
• Understanding of basic network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, etc.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required.
• Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support securing information systems, quickly switch tasks based on changing priorities, work with limited supervision (must be a self-starter with initiative), and ability to work with an extremely risk adverse customer and their policies.

Travel

• As needed

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it's so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

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