Windows and Virtualization Systems Architect

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Windows and Virtualization Systems Architect in Roy, UT for a one-year contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Windows and Virtualization Systems Architect will support the Software Development Environment for the Sentinel program. This is a senior lead/technical architect role focused on virtualization, storage, Windows domain architecture, infrastructure administration, system patching, backup and recovery, classified network support, security compliance, and technical issue resolution in a high-security onsite environment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, master’s degree with 9+ years of related experience, or high school diploma/equivalent with 16+ additional years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret DoD clearance required.
• Ability to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable time after hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR access.
• IAT Level II certification or higher, such as Security+ CE.
• Experience architecting virtualization and storage solutions.
• Experience administering virtualization and storage platforms.
• Experience supporting hypervisors, storage systems, infrastructure solutions, system updates, patching, and IT system administration.
• Experience supporting end users and technical staff with complex issues involving software tools, applications, databases, and system access.
• Experience maintaining multi-user computer systems.
• Ability to coordinate with network engineers, software engineers, systems engineers, desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customers, and IT management.
• Experience administering backup and recovery services.
• Experience managing file systems, disk space, and virus protection.
• Ability to follow strict information systems security guidelines.
• Ability to maintain security audit and logging information on classified networks.
• Ability to work independently under minimal direction.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an information systems-related field.
• Current DoD Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience maintaining containerized environments.
• Systems engineering experience in other environments.
• Experience operating under or managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3, ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments.
• VMware experience or certification.
• Experience with vCenter and ESXi environments version 6.5 or newer.
• VDI deployment experience, including Horizon or Hyper-V.
• Mastery of Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems, including NetApp OnTap, E-Series, or other vendor solutions.
• Experience with backup solutions such as Cohesity or PPDM.
• Experience with classified infrastructure, Sentinel program support, virtualization architecture, storage architecture, Windows administration, security auditing, patch management, and technical infrastructure leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a lead technical architect supporting the Sentinel Software Development Environment.
• Administer virtualization and storage platforms across the site.
• Manage and support hypervisors, storage, infrastructure services, system updates, and patching.
• Support administration of various classified IT systems.
• Provide advanced technical support for software tools, applications, databases, and system access issues.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.
• Coordinate with network, software, systems, desktop, project, customer, and IT management teams.
• Administer backup and recovery services.
• Manage file systems, disk space, virus protection, and routine system health.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networks as directed by the ISSM.
• Develop technical solutions independently in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Support diverse technical assignments in a collaborative team setting.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite role.
• This is not a remote position.
• Primary listed location: Roy, UT.
• Other possible onsite locations listed in the requisition include Huntsville, AL; Annapolis Junction, MD; Melbourne, FL; San Antonio, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Bellevue, NE; or Redondo Beach, CA.
• 9x80 A schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Pay

• $109.85/hour

Job ID: 1436

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.