Looking for an Architect for a Federal customer: Needs ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance in hand.
It will be a Telco role with VCF design and deployment experience required (underlying products like vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria).
Familiarity with Telco workloads a plus.
Need a strong networking background.
Experience with automation (ansible, terraform etc.), containers and k8s is a plus.
CCIE, CCNA will be awesome.
Good hands on and troubleshooting skills.
- On site 5 days a week around Reston VA. Security Clearance: An active top security clearance is a requirement for jobs in defense or government sectors.
- Networking Certifications:
- CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert): Highly respected and can be a strong asset for advanced networking roles.
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate): Useful for foundational networking knowledge.
- VMware Certifications:
- VCP (VMware Certified Professional): Relevant for vSphere, vSAN, and NSX.
- VCAP (VMware Certified Advanced Professional): For more advanced roles in design and deployment.
- Cloud and Automation Certifications:
- Terraform Associate: Validates skills in using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Ansible Automation Certification: Demonstrates proficiency in automation with Ansible.
- Kubernetes Certifications:
- CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator): Beneficial if working with containers and Kubernetes.
- Telco-specific Certifications: Familiarity with telco standards and workloads can be enhanced through relevant industry certifications.
- Telco Role: This refers to a position within the telecommunications industry, likely involving network services, cloud solutions, or infrastructure management.
- VCF Design and Deployment Experience: Candidates should have hands-on experience setting up and managing VCF environments. This involves using underlying VMware products:
- vSphere: For server virtualization.
- vSAN: For software-defined storage.
- NSX: For network virtualization and security.
- Aria: (previously known as vRealize Suite) for cloud management and automation.
- Familiarity with Telco Workloads: While not mandatory, having knowledge of the specific workloads and applications used in the telecom sector (like those for 5G, VoIP, or mobile networking) would be an advantage. This suggests that the role might involve working with telecom-specific applications or services, making familiarity with those workloads a plus.
In summary, the job emphasizes the need for both technical skills in VMware products and an understanding of the telecommunications environment.