Compute / Commvault Administrator

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly skilled and motivated Compute/Commvault Administrator to support critical enterprise backup, recovery, and compute infrastructure modernization for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Operating within a secured SIPRNET environment, this technical role focuses on designing, administering, and optimizing robust Commvault backup frameworks and cutting-edge Cisco UCS and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, with travel to Kearneysville, WV, as required, and will operate fully on-site.

The Compute/Commvault Administrator serves as a proactive technical problem-solver and system safeguard, responsible for core data protection architecture, hyperconverged compute infrastructure engineering, and strict federal security compliance. Core responsibilities include:

COMMVAULT:

• Perform daily administration of Commvault CommCell environment (CommServe, MediaAgents, VSA proxies, storage libraries).
• Design, implement, and maintain backup policies, storage policies, schedules, and retention requirements in compliance with classified data handling rules.
• Execute and validate daily/weekly/monthly backups of systems (Windows, Linux, VMware, databases – Oracle, SQL, etc.).
• Perform regular recovery testing and documentation to meet audit and mission continuity requirements.
• Manage Commvault auxiliary copy, deduplication databases (DDB), and indexes.
• Apply Commvault patches, hotfixes, and feature releases following change-management and security approval processes.
• Harden Commvault infrastructure according to DISA STIGs and agency security technical implementation guides (STIGs).
• Monitor Commvault environment using Command Center, health reports, and alerts.
• Manage Commvault role-based access control (RBAC) and audit logging.

COMPUTE (UCS/VCF):

• Perform daily administration and monitoring of Cisco UCS domains, fabric interconnects, chassis, and blade servers.
• Manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware vSphere, vCenter, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) components, including ESXi, vSAN, and NSX-T.
• Design, implement, and maintain virtualization and computing policies in compliance with classified data handling rules.
• Execute and validate daily/weekly/monthly health checks and performance monitoring of UCS and VMware infrastructure.
• Perform regular failover and disaster recovery testing and documentation to meet audit and mission continuity requirements.
• Manage server profiles, templates, and firmware updates for Cisco UCS.
• Apply VMware and Cisco patches, hotfixes, and feature releases following change-management and security approval processes.
• Harden computing and virtualization infrastructure according to DISA STIGs and agency security technical implementation guides (STIGs).
• Monitor the computing environment using vRealize Operations, Intersight, and other alerting systems.
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC) and audit logging for VMware and UCS environments.
• Support data spills, incident response, and forensic preservation requests.
• Produce compliance reports for internal audits.
• Participate in weekly working groups and disaster recovery exercises.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs, system diagrams, and recovery procedures.

High School with 9 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+)
• Commvault Administration: Direct hands-on experience (3+ years) administering Commvault enterprise solutions, including deep technical knowledge of deduplication, auxiliary copies, and indexing.
• Compute & Virtualization Engineering: Advanced proficiency (3+ years) managing Cisco UCS server profiles, templates, and VMware vSphere/VCF architectures (vSAN, NSX, and software-defined data centers).
• Security Architecture: Proven experience translating DISA STIG requirements into automated baseline configurations, engineered security controls, and hardened system policies.
• Infrastructure Integration: Solid understanding of SAN/NAS storage integration with VMware, hardware lifecycle management, and cross-platform administration in Windows Server and Linux environments.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced Certifications: Professional designations such as Commvault Certified Master or Professional, and VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• VCF Architecture Mastery: Practical, working engineering knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture, deployment patterns, and software-defined data centers (SDDC).
• Automation Scripting: Experience writing programmatic scripts in PowerShell or Python to automate backup tasks and streamline enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Secure Environments: Prior engineering experience operating within high-security, classified federal environments or supporting USCG/DHS modernizations.