Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud, and Mobility services.

Our foundation of success has been built upon our commitment to our customers and the many talented professionals that we employ. Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission first, customer always".

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions!

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking a VMware Systems Administrator (Associate-Level) to join our Mid-Shift (hours details below) team in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

+ Must be a US Citizen

+ Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The VMware Systems Administrator will support the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) cyberspace and defend the Global Network Enterprise to enable information superiority. Your primary responsibilities include managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more secure operating systems.

Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth while helping protect our national security.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to hosted tenants.

+ Design, plan, implement, and administer enterprise blade server and storage technologies.

+ Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.

+ Install, configure, and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

+ Perform backups, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

+ Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.

+ Build and configure virtual networks.

+ Assist with the coordination and implementation of hardware maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or replacements supporting the virtualization infrastructure

+ Provide advice and training to end-users.

+ Administer enterprise VMware-based virtualization infrastructures covering vCenter ESXi environments.

+ Monitor and troubleshoot system performance within the VMware environment.

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.

+ Must be a US Citizen.

+ DoD Secret Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it (willing to sponsor the right candidate).

+ IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE equivalent or higher).

+ AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts or two (2) years of directly related experience in systems administration or a similar role.

+ Computing environment VMware (VCP-DCV) or Cisco (CCNP-DC) experience.

+ Experience with Cisco FlexPod, VMWare (or equivalent virtualization technologies), or Network Attached Storage systems.

Preferred:

+ Active Secret DoD security clearance.

+ Computing environment certificate (CCNA) or equivalent.

+ Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.

+ Knowledgeable in creating a PPS (Ports, protocols, & services) request.

+ Experience with network installations and upgrades.

+ Experience with Active Directory, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, and remote desktop (Citrix).

+ Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.

+ Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.

+ Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

+ Accurate and precise attention to detail.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.

Security Clearance:

+ Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

+ DOD Security Clearance is required (Secret-Level minimum).

+ A DOD Interim Security Clearance (Secret-Level minimum) is accepted until full DOD Security Clearance has been granted.

Shift/Hours Information:

+ Mid-Shift

+ Sunday - Wednesday

+ Hours: 10:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.