Datacenter Tier 2 Deputy Shift Lead with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Deputy Shift Lead - Hybrid Cloud Tier 2 Service Desk Location: Onsite in Kansas City, Missouri Overview: We are seeking a Deputy Shift Lead for the Hybrid Cloud Services Tier 2 Service Desk (day shift) to: Provide technical expertise and support to the USMC enterprise-level hybrid cloud data center operations
Enable USMC world-wide customers the ability to access and operate mission-critical applications in support of warfighter requirements. Responsibilities include: NIGHT SHIFT
Provide leadership and technical expertise to support operations of 24x7 Tier 2 Service Desk supporting System Administrators with hosting in the USMC enterprise application hosting environments; support Shift Lead in operation of 5-person shift
Responsible for incident, event management activities supporting enterprise private and commercial cloud data centers
Responsible the execution of Data Center Service Desk processes, functions, activities and tasks.
Performs: Incident Management, Event Management, Request Fulfillment, Platform Patching, ITSM Queue Management, Bridge Management, Call Center Management actions.
Monitor and manage datacenter systems to ensure operation, reporting of anomalies, call-out of Tier 3 staff in coordination with Incident Manager and resolution of issues with physical and virtual datacenter environment.
Maintain knowledge and communicate status of the datacenter environments including providing reporting and updates as needed
Support training and development of more junior staff on datacenter-specific technologies and processesQualifications Basic Qualifications: BA/BA 2-4 Years, or MA/MS+0-2 Years or HS 8-10 Years experience.
Experience and ability to triage incidents and events for effective resolution.
Experience with Active Directory account and server management and monitoring.
Experience preparing documentation and briefings for leadership in a concise and effective manner.
Experience with server administration: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Linux (RHEL), SharePoint.
Experience with monitoring and management tools such as vCenter, vSphere, VMWare VRealize Operations Manager, LogInsight, Network Insight.
Knowledge of Backup Systems, SQL Server, Oracle, Storage (SAN & NAS), Networking principles and equipment (CISCO, Palo Alto).
Knowledge of IT Service Management Processes and concepts with special emphasis on Incident and Event management.
Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate work among a small team, provide training and technical direction to team members, mentor and train newly assigned staff.
Demonstrated customer service capabilities and focus.
Demonstrated ability to work with a virtual team across locations including coordination, collaboration and effective communication using synchronous and asynchronous tools and techniques.
Experience with enterprise/datacenter Service Desk Operations including use of a service management tool (Remedy preferred).
ITIL training OR certification.
IAT II Certification.
Active DoD SECRET Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: AWS or Azure Certification or Training.
VMWare Certification or Training. Benefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best, beyond the work you do with us daily. We are fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans, to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care