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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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.QualificationsHigh School with 9 years (or commensurate experience)Required Skills & ExperienceCertifications: 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 & ExperienceAdvanced 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.Posted Salary RangeUSD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.