Senior Virtualization Engineer at IBR

At Imagine Believe Realize LLC we are driven by innovation transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion curiosity and innovative thinking where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn unlock their full potential and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation eager to make a difference and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team we invite you to join us and together we will shape the future. Lets Make It Real!The Senior Virtualization Engineer must be able to meet the key criteria below:Location: Must be able to be onsite Monday Friday in Melbourne FL for project execution. Years Experience: 6 years of professional experience leading virtualization administrationEducation: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related fieldSecurity Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration prior to being able to begin support on the program. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.Employment Type: Full TimeWork Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.Key Skills:Leading the management of VMware Hyper-V or similar technologies. Experience as a Virtualization Lead leading system upgrades migrations and continue to evolve the existing architecture Experience leading the installation configuration and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) and virtual infrastructure across on-prem and CSP provided data centers. Position OverviewAs a Senior Virtualization Engineer at IBR you will play a key role in providing support in managing and maintaining the virtualized IT infrastructure overseeing deployment configuration and support of virtual environments ensuring optimal performance security and availability for the NOAA program. The role will also include technical oversight and leadership on virtualized software environments and support of virtualization technologies to customers and team members. The role will solve complex development problems in the field of engineering research evaluation and development of highly complex space-based and airborne aerospace products.ResponsibilitiesDesigning building implementing and troubleshooting information systems hosted on VMware AWS and Azure. Planning designing troubleshooting and ongoing optimization of virtualization environment.Lead system upgrades migrations and continue to evolve the existing architecture Assists in the creation maintenance/administration and troubleshooting of the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE)Manage and balance virtual machine resources across hosts in the clusters.Maintains awareness of new virtualization products and administration methods. Lead the installation configuration and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) and virtual infrastructure across on-prem and CSP provided data centers through VMware orchestration tools. Connect host or VM to network and storage components and configureMonitoring and optimizing the performance of virtual environments ensuring efficient resource allocation. Diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to virtualization including VM performance connectivity and security. Implementing and managing advanced backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments. Ensuring the security of virtual environments by applying patches updates and security configurations. Maintaining comprehensive documentation of virtualization configurations procedures and policies. Working closely with other IT teams to support virtualization needs and integrate virtual solutions with other systems. Using Ansible Automation IaC and Version Control Configure troubleshoot and design large complex systems using RedHat Satellite serversMaintain operating system reliability across RHEL 8 9 and 10. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior virtualization administrators and other IT staff. Researching and reporting on new technologies and how they provide value to the organization. Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability. Travels to sites as necessary for hands-on troubleshooting and support of new system fielding. QualificationsMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.6 years of professional experience in Virtualization administration with focus on leading VMware Hyper-V and other similar technologies.Bachelors degree in information technology or related field or equivalent professional experience.Must be able to be onsite in Melbourne FL Monday Friday for project execution.Experience as a Virtualization Lead leading system upgrades migrations and continue to evolve the existing architecture Experience leading the installation configuration and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) and virtual infrastructure across on-prem and CSP provided data centers. Experience with overseeing on-prem hardware infrastructure (e.g. servers and storage) the on-prem hypervisor (Hyper-V) environment (e.g. VMWare vSphere) and CSP infrastructure.Experience overseeing the installation configuration and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) virtual infrastructure and physical infrastructure (including rack mounting and hardware configuration). Experience monitoring the performance of virtual environments and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient operation. Experience diagnosing and resolving issues related to virtualization including VM performance connectivity and security. Experience with the automation of IT administration and server provisioning using tools such as: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): AWS CDK Terraform OpenTofu and PuppetAnsible Automation: Experience with Ansible Tower and Ansible PlaybooksVersion Control: Git GitLab BitbucketComprehensive understanding of RedHat Satellite Linux and ability to configure troubleshoot and design large systems using RedHat Satellite servers.RHEL Deployment and Maintenance: Understanding of deployment requirements for RHEL 8 9 and 10.Scripting: Python Perl BashExperience integrating infrastructure management tools with APIs to enable deployment of Infrastructure as Code integrated into CI/CD deployment pipelines. Experience in systems engineering or other engineering roles in an aerospace program environment a bonus.Customer service drivenExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be detail orientedApplication Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis role primarily involves sedentary work in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role including:Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions personalities and abilities.Benefits and Compensation InformationImagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) is focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is designed for career-minded professionals that value continuous learning and growth. We strive to enhance our team members ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first-class benefits package that includes:Nationwide medical dental and vision insurance3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays401k matchingLife Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employeesSupplemental insurance optionsFlexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accountsWellness incentivesReimbursement for professional development and certifications Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progressionHybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balanceThe expected salary range for this position is $135000 $170000 USD annually. This is a good-faith estimate and not a salary guarantee as compensation may vary based on factors such as experience education skills associated role responsibilities applicable contractual requirements and geographic location.Apply TodayIf you are ready to grow your career and make an impact then we encourage you to apply today by submitting an application. We welcome you to explore additional job opportunities listed on our careers page who require alternative assistance with the application or interview process may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us using the contact information provided below:407.459.1830Compliance and Regulatory StatementsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) StatementImagine Believe Realize LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics such as race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression creed age national origin disability (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status veteran status or any other applicable legally protected class in accordance with federal state and local laws.Affirmative ActionAs a federal contractor Imagine Believe Realize LLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Individuals with DisabilitiesImagine Believe Realize LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform their jobs. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at . Protected Veterans (VEVRAA)Imagine Believe Realize LLC actively seeks to employ and advance qualified protected veterans in compliance with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionImagine Believe Realize LLC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action (including an investigation conducted by the employer) or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. Right to Work / Employment EligibilityIn compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9).Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills APIs,C/C++,Computer Graphics,Go,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Library Services,Assembly,GraphQL,High Voltage Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 135000 - 170000