Title:

Junior Virtualization Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance.

The Junior Virtualization Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, securing, and protecting the Air Force and Central Command global networks by providing advanced function administration to all management systems and operational networks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and manage all Core Services technologies and devicesEnsure support includes administration of the central management systems, operational networks and AOL (Alternate Operating Location) pre-deployment network configurationsRespond to CRITICAL network outages within 60 minutes or a PRIORITY network outage within three hours of contractor notificationEnsure Core Services support the implementation of technical solutions, discovery of system inefficiencies and performance of advanced administration on virtualization serversPerform installation of hardware and software consisting of VMware, SAN and computer componentsRecommend fixes and enhanced system configuration information to leadership and upon approval, perform proposed fixesPerform administrative maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting actions on a variety of commercial software suitesProvide all recommended fixes to include enhanced network server and virtual configuration to the COR or Government shift leadPerform upgrades and daily maintenance of hardware and software consisting of UNIX®, Microsoft® and VMware® operating systems, physical workstations, Zero®-client workstations, computer, printers, KVM switches, gigabit Ethernet, and other network and computer componentsEnsure the physical servers, workstations, and virtual infrastructure are secureEnsure the latest software patches are installed and properly configured established standards to minimize the potential of unauthorized intrusionsDocument hardware/software logs, operating procedures, and all maintenance actions performedDevelop and maintain work center specific training programs, and train government employees in the work centerNotify COR and Government shift lead of a system Hazardous Condition (HAZCON) situation or unscheduled outage within 15 minutes of discovery, and updated approved proceduresEnsure all outages, scheduled or unscheduled, are tracked in accordance with approved procedures within 15 minutes of occurrenceEnsure continuous updates to outages are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and policiesUtilize approved trouble ticketing systems to document all DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) Tools maintenance actions, user account actions and other user/system supportMaintain accurate trouble tickets with no more than three instances per quarter in which trouble tickets documenting who, what, when, and fix actions are not opened within 24 hours of initiation and closed within 24 hours of completionTravel to perform maintenance and installation, as requiredOther duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Degree RequiredBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications:

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceRequired to have one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP – or an IAT Level III certification: CASP+ CE, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCNP Security Required to have one of the following IAT CSSP certifications for Infrastructure Support: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CNDPossession of one of the following certifications: OS certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), VMWare VCP, or present proof of having previously passed any Windows Server certification exam

Experience:

Required minimum of three to five (3-5) of relevant experience; DoD experience preferredRequired minimum of four (4) years’ experience with core services, network operating systems and technologies

Skills & Abilities:

Understanding of all mission databases, mission networks, platforms, and software tools supporting the internal and external connectivity for mission execution, systems’ configuration control constraints, and document new system administration maintenance processesKnowledge of implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of network systemsEngineering knowledge of UNIX®, Microsoft® and VMware® operating systemsHigh level problem-solving and communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesAbility to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goalsSuperior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasksUnderstanding of Intel-based computers using Microsoft based operating systemsAbility to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadershipUse of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 Other:

Ability to work 0600-0000 Monday – Thursday and 0600 – 1800 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with emergency recall available after hours

Basic Compensation: 

$88k- 130k

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 

Additional Compensation: 

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.