Data Center Virtual System Administrator

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Data Center Virtual System Administrator to support a major national laboratory.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support across all dimensions of the Data Center environment.

In this role, you will deliver Level I and/or Level II technical support to server technicians, network administrators, and support personnel for various systems, including cabling, power management, space planning, and cooling management in a large and complex Data Center setting.
• Troubleshoot complex problems that span multiple subsystems and systems, requiring in-depth knowledge of the sophisticated Data Center environment.
• Have a strong background in IT and High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, with a solid understanding of cooling, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and chemical analysis for both open and closed-loop water systems.
• Collaborative on data center consolidation efforts, engaging with customers to evaluate, design, and plan consolidation activities as needed.
• Develop innovative solutions to significant and unusual problems, applying new principles, concepts, and practices to address complex or strategic issues.
• Be a resource to executive management providing analysis of information, trends, and goals at a corporate level, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the Data Center operations.

• BS in relevant discipline plus minimum 2 years or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Must be US Citizen

Required Skills:

• Technical knowledge in virtualization technologies and data center operations.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise in a virtual environment.
• Experience with hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of storage technologies and configurations (SAN, NAS).
• Familiarity with networking concepts relevant to virtualization (VLANs, Virtual switches).
• Familiarity with Cloud-based virtualization solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience with installing and maintaining server hardware