Virtualization Administrator with Security Clearance

Description SAIC is currently seeking a motivated and customer- oriented technician to support VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, and Citrix VDI environment i n Arlington, VA, supporting 24/7/365 operations for the DISA-JSP customer. Position Overview: * Perform O&M of VMware vSphere environment to include common tasks such as taking snapshots, updating ESXi hosts, and troubleshooting virtual machine performance. * Monitor and troubleshoot VMware Horizon 8 VDI environment. * Monitor and troubleshoot Citrix Virtual Desktops and Apps environment. * Troubleshoot customer virtual desktop configuration and performance issues. * Leverage monitoring tools such as VMware vReali ze Operations and Log Insight. * Provide on-site support to unclassified and classified environments . * Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM onsite. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree and 5 years or more of experience. * 1 - 5 years' experience supporting VMware vSphere or VMware Horizon or Citrix Virtual Desktops and Apps. * This position requires an active DOD Top Secret clearance. * Possess DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140 Certification IAW established mandate prior to start of work - IAT Level II required (CCNA Security, CySA +, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP); Applicants not meeting this requirement will not be considered. Desired Experience: * VMware Certified Professional certification. * VMware Horizon 8 Experience. * Citrix Virtual Desktops and Apps Experience. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.