Job Description

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Innovatus Technology Consulting is an established government and commercial consulting firm with over ten years of experience providing expert technology frameworks, products, and services to achieve mission success. We are looking for a Top Secret / SCI-cleared Endpoint Security Services (ESS) Infrastructure IT Consultant to support network security system and virtualization operational assurance and maintenance for a renowned research institution contract at a secure government site.

As part of the evolution of holistic approaches to conducting cybersecurity network defense, the chosen person would ideally be knowledgeable regarding microsegmentation (possibly NSX) tools and techniques on the market, and be predominantly skilled at virtualization, working with HP Hardware NetApps and be responsible for VMware day-to-day operational assurance and maintenance activities alongside another cybersecurity infrastructure professional.

This is a long-term position that can lead to several years of job security in this role as well as job advancement within our organization.

Key tasks of responsibility for the ESS Infrastructure IT Consultant:

• Assure server and system operations on hardware provided by the Government.
• Share the load with another operator-maintainer and collaborate on resolving issues.
• Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, vRA, vROPS, ESX, NSX).
• Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization environment.
• Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security standards.
• Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware environment.
• Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S systems.
• Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for technical assistance.
• Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization hosts.
• Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure.
• Maintain current industry knowledge of development concept, practices and procedures
• Develop in-depth understanding of ITEMS DCS baseline capabilities, design and objectives.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing vROPS and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing policies and custom dashboards.
• Interface via meetings and regular communications with engineers as well as cybersecurity professionals from the research institution, and other on-site stakeholders
• Professional on-site presence and meeting of scheduling expectations for a full-time position

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB: TOP SECRET / SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED, AND:

• CCNA, CCIE, or other advanced network security credential e.g., CCNP

• Advanced information security certification credentials at least at the IAT II level

• At least seven years’ cybersecurity experience supporting the federal government

• At least five years’ experience with VMware and VCP6-DCV certificate

• Expert Knowledge of HA, DRS, and Storage DRS

• Intermediate Experience with PowerCLI and Scripting

• Experience with ESXi Hardening (STIG Compliance)

• Experience with Managing Multiple vCenters (VCSA experience required)

• Familiarity with vSphere VM replication, SRM, Log Insight (or Splunk), and vROPs

• Significant Experience with an Enterprise Monitoring Ticketing System

• Demonstrated analytic problem-solving ability

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security or similar (preferred)

WHAT WE OFFER:

BENEFITS: Innovatus offers a plan that supports 70% medical/dental/vision premium as well as national pharmaceutical drug coverage, possibly relocation or signing bonus, three (3) weeks paid time off, commuter benefits, HSA/FSA, 401K, performance bonuses, an employee referral program, and the opportunity to craft your career with us. Additionally, you can count on Innovatus supporting your continuing education and certifications. We require that our team continuously trains to maintain skillsets and stay up to date on developments in industry and with technologies.

ADVANCEMENT: While Innovatus Technology Consulting is one of San Diego’s fastest growing information technology consulting having won several sizeable long-term contracts, we continuously evaluate our growth plan carefully against business sustainability. Accordingly, the opportunities to advance in an established and secure firm exist with good performance at Innovatus.

We reward innovation and autonomy, and love to support passions that our employees have. We hope you will consider a career with us at Innovatus Technology Consulting. Please apply immediately if interested or email rachel.strauch@us.innovatus-tech.com with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

MORE ABOUT US:

INNOVATUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Innovatus provides multi-disciplinary information technology expertise in program management, program engineering management, cloud and systems engineering with a specialization area in sensors, integration, test and evaluation, mission assurance, software engineering, and cybersecurity support. Innovatus delivers network and security architecture, network infrastructure, cyber security, Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, data center design and architecture, cloud migration support services, systems engineering, information technology project management, and service desk services to the Government. We specialize in managing on-premises workloads, preparing systems to migrate to cloud environments, cloud architecture and engineering support, and workload migration to DoD systems. We work to deliver processes and products that ultimately improves the work environment.

CERTIFICATIONS:

We are a fully certified and registered GSA Advantage! Contract Holder, SBA 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and are honored to have a VETBIZ Certification as well.