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SMX · 18 hours ago

DevOps Administrator (5026)

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $161K/yr

10+ years exp

SMX is looking for a highly motivated DevOps Systems Administrator to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. The role involves providing onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland and requires expertise in managing VMware environments, container platforms, and automation tools.

AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments

Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX and SDN solutions, defining virtual networks, security rules, and automation workflows

Deploy and manage VCF 9 cluster

Integrate and manage container platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, Docker) within the VMware ecosystem

Monitor performance, capacity, and availability to optimize the virtual environment

Automate tasks and deployments using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within virtualized compute, storage, and network layers

Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, designs, and operations

Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to design hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions

Perform system hardening following DoD STIG standards and maintain compliance artifacts

Qualification

VMware infrastructure managementSAN/NAS storage administrationScripting skillsWindows/Linux server environmentsDoD 8570.01M IAT Level IIITechnical Discipline degreeTroubleshooting skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Clearance Required: Top Secret

An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret

BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline

High school diploma and 6 years' additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

10+ years of experience managing VMware infrastructure

Expertise in SAN/NAS storage administration, especially in virtualized environments

Strong scripting skills (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or similar)

Solid understanding of Windows/Linux server environments and networking (VLANs, firewalls, load balancers)

DoD 8570.01M IAT Level III certification (CompTIA Sec+ or equivalent)

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Company

SMX

SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions.

Founded in 1995

Hollywood, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.smxtech.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Peter LaMontagne

Chief Executive Officer

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