Storage and Virtualization Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Storage and Virtualization Engineer

Location: 100% Onsite: Fairmont, WV OR Boulder, CO

Salary: $100K-$140K Based on Years of Experience

Clearance Required: Active Secret

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

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The Storage & Virtualization Engineer is a key member of the Security Engineering and Operations (SE&O) team, responsible for the design, management, and maintenance of critical infrastructure and security tools.

This role requires a subject matter expert in VMware vSphere and storage area network (SAN) technologies, with a strong focus on security, performance optimization, and life cycle management.

The engineer will support multiple data centers and provide expertise for security solutions across various federal and FISMA-compliant environments.

They will also be responsible for documenting all infrastructure changes and improvements in accordance with government best practices.

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  Act as a system owner for multiple security products and solutions, supporting SOC operations and FISMA sites.

  
  


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  Serve as a subject matter expert for a multi-site VMware vSphere datacenter.

  
  


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  Provide design recommendations, and perform upgrading and life cycle management for ESXi, vCenter, and vRealize Ops (Aria).

  
  


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  Monitor performance, implement optimizations, and resolve all issues related to virtualized environments.

  
  


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  Proactively monitor for vulnerabilities and harden systems promptly.

  
  


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  Administer and manage multi-site PureStorage SAN and Brocade Fiber Channel fabric.

  
  


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  Be responsible for DELL infrastructure, including DELL Chassis and blade servers, and configure central administration tools like DELL OpenManage Server.

  
  


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  Assist with complex troubleshooting issues involving Microsoft and Linux systems.

  
  


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  Provide Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP administration.

  
  


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  Act as the primary administrator for endpoint security products, including Trellix Endpoint Security and Management (ePO, EDR, DLP).

  
  


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  Document all infrastructure optimizations and improvements following government best practices and NIST guidelines.

  
  

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  Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience with Storage Area Networks (SANs), like PureStorage and Brocade Fiber Channel fabric.

  
  


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  Expertise in VMware vSphere, including ESXi, vCenter, and vRealize Ops (Aria).

  
  


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  Experience with DELL infrastructure, including chassis and blade servers.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Linux and Microsoft server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.

  
  


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  Experience with endpoint security solutions (e.g., Trellix Endpoint Security).

  
  


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  Knowledge of government best practices and procedures, including NIST guidelines.

  
  

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  Experience supporting infrastructure for a Cyber Security Center or a similar security-focused organization.

  
  


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  Knowledge of FISMA sites and their compliance requirements.

  
  


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  Relevant certifications in virtualization (e.g., VCP), storage, or cybersecurity.

  
  


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  Experience with lifecycle management of enterprise-level IT infrastructure.

  
  


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  Familiarity with SOC operations and security tool integration.

  
  


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  Experience in a federal or defense sector environment.

  
  

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors.

Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development.

As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients.

In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment.

We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve.

Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at (url removed).

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at (url removed)

Required Skill Profession

Architecture And Engineering