Junior Virtualization Engineer at FWG Solutions

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity logistics advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011 ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.Come be a part of our Nations defense history. FWG Solutions is looking for qualified individuals ready to support the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron (NWS) Defensive Cyber Operations Team at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio TX. The 33rd NWS has a storied history dating back to World War II. The 33rd NWS serves as the US Air Forces principal network defense element under the 16th Air Forces Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) an active part of this unit means monitoring securing and protecting Air Force and Central Command global networks ensuring network integrity reliability availability confidentiality and responding to hostile network threats and attacks.The Senior Virtualization Engineer will support the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron Defensive Cyber Operations Team onsite at Lackland Air Force Base. This position will be an active part of this unit and will be responsible for monitoring securing and protecting the Air Force and Central Command global networks by providing advanced function administration to all management systems and operational networks.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Troubleshoot maintain and manage all Core Services technologies and devices Ensure support includes administration of the central management systems operational networks and AOL (Alternate Operating Location) pre-deployment network configurations Respond to CRITICAL network outages within 60 minutes or a PRIORITY network outage within three hours of contractor notification Ensure Core Services support the implementation of technical solutions discovery of system inefficiencies and performance of advanced administration on virtualization servers Perform installation of hardware and software consisting of VMware SAN and computer components Recommend fixes and enhanced system configuration information to leadership and upon approval perform proposed fixes Perform administrative maintenance configuration and troubleshooting actions on a variety of commercial software suites Provide all recommended fixes to include enhanced network server and virtual configuration to the COR or Government shift lead Perform upgrades and daily maintenance of hardware and software consisting of UNIX Microsoft and VMware operating systems physical workstations Zero-client workstations computer printers KVM switches gigabit Ethernet and other network and computer components Ensure the physical servers workstations and virtual infrastructure are secure Ensure the latest software patches are installed and properly configured established standards to minimize the potential of unauthorized intrusions Document hardware/software logs operating procedures and all maintenance actions performed Develop and maintain work center specific training programs and train government employees in the work center Notify COR and Government shift lead of a system Hazardous Condition (HAZCON) situation or unscheduled outage within 15 minutes of discovery and updated approved procedures Ensure all outages scheduled or unscheduled are tracked in accordance with approved procedures within 15 minutes of occurrence Ensure continuous updates to outages are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and policies Utilize approved trouble ticketing systems to document all DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) Tools maintenance actions user account actions and other user/system support Maintain accurate trouble tickets with no more than three instances per quarter in which trouble tickets documenting who what when and fix actions are not opened within 24 hours of initiation and closed within 24 hours of completion Travel to perform maintenance and installation as required Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions as assignedRequirements & Qualifications:Education: High School Degree Required Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or EngineeringLicenses & Certifications: Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Required to have one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND or SSCP or an IAT Level III certification: CASP CE CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH or CCNP Security Required to have one of the following IAT CSSP certifications for Infrastructure Support: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CySA GICSP SSCP CHFI CFR Cloud or CND Possession of one of the following certifications:OS certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) VMWare VCP or present proof of having previously passed any Windows Server certification examExperience: Required minimum of three to five (3-5) of relevant experience; DoD experience preferred Required minimum of four (4) years experience with core services network operating systems and technologiesSkills & Abilities: Understanding of all mission databases mission networks platforms and software tools supporting the internal and external connectivity for mission execution systems configuration control constraints and document new system administration maintenance processes Knowledge of implementation maintenance and troubleshooting of network systems Engineering knowledge of UNIX Microsoft and VMware operating systems High level problem-solving and communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goals Superior organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Understanding of Intel-based computers using Microsoft based operating systems Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word Excel and PowerPointOther: Ability to work 0600-0000 Monday Thursday andFriday Saturday and Sunday with emergency recall available after hoursThis opportunity offers career development and growth competitive compensation and a robust benefits package with 4 Weeks PTO w/ rollover 11 paid holidays company paid events and training and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.FWG Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or any other legally protected status.In addition FWG Solutions takes affirmative action to recruit employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.FWG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please emailemailprotectedor call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Splunk,System Design,C/C++,FIPS,Go,LabView,PKI,AWS,SolidWorks,Linux,Natural Language Processing,Siem Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1