Job SummaryContribute to technical discussions regarding the acquisition and/or implementation of new products and servicesProvide project plans, technical briefs, architectural design, implementation, and operating procedure documentsCollaborate with technical team leads and management on matters such as business processes, technical roadmaps, and trainingDesign, deploy and manage VMWare/VSphere, and HyperV environmentServe as an escalation point for Junior Level administrators, IT Support, and service desk staffDevelop and implement disaster recovery plansMonitor/Administer daily backups systems (Veeam, Datto, etc)Periodically field calls and create trouble ticketsSubmit infrastructure change requests using approved Change Request (CR) methodologiesPerform proactive monitoring to identify potential or actual problems and provide solutionsRequirements/QualificationsBachelor's degree preferably in information technology or related field; and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Requires experience building and managing VMware vSphere 5.5 and 6.x clusters, and virtual machinesRequires experience building and managing Windows Server environmentsStrong experience with developing technical designs, As-Built, Operations and SOP documentationExtensive knowledge and hands-on experience designing, installing, configuring and administering Microsoft Active Directory Services (Windows 2012R2, Windows 2016, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, Windows Clustering). Proficient with PowerShell scriptingRequires a strong understanding of physical and virtual network technologies, methodologies and concepts (vLAN tagging and Port Groups). Experience with VMWare switching and Cisco catalyst hardware.Remote monitoring and managementDesired Skills And CertificationsVMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV)Microsoft MCSA Windows Server 2012Experience designing, building, and managing VMware Horizon View environments.Experience with Cisco Meraki Cloud SwitchingExperience with Cisco ASA Firewall appliancesExperience with HPE 3Par Storage Area Network HardwareExperience deploying and managing enterprise anti-virus solutions in virtual environments (Symantec Endpoint Protection, TrendMicro)Experience with Microsoft Exchange/Messaging (to include Office 365, On-Prem Exchange, Spam appliances or services)Experience managing Storage Area Networks (LUN creation, zoning and multi-pathing)Requires experience designing high availability and disaster recovery (COOP) solutionsExperience implementing Microsoft Solutions Framework and ITIL methodologiesBackup administration (Veeam/Datto)Azure and AWS Cloud AdministrationFounded in 1979, Design Data Systems, Inc. is a leading IT services company serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our company focuses on a variety of IT solutions including network management and service desk support, VOIP, Security, IT Consulting, Data Center & Cloud Services. We're devoted to providing reliable Computer Support to businesses that want to improve productivity and profitability and our staff of over one hundred technology professionals will work to ensure that technology is planned, implemented and managed to align to our client's organizations business objectives.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Design Data Systems, Inc.'s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Design Data Systems, Inc. grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hWe are a Federal Contractor and comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Apply Online at www.doyon.com