Virtualization Architect

Location: Kuwait Required Clearance: Secret Certifications: 8570.01 M compliance for IAT Level III with a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with one of the following Virtual Certifications (VCP6), or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or Virtual Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) and the current USARCENT virtualization and storage area network management solutions. Required Education: HS Diploma/GED Required Experience: Minimum of three years of I.T. experience engineering I.T. solutions for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X Position Description:   PingWind is seeking a Virtualization Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments that support critical business and mission operations. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for virtualization platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure across data centers, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise networks. Primary Responsibilities: Typical Responsibilities/Tasks: •    Communicate and assist on tasks to operate and maintain the virtual environment.  •    Ensure tools and applications assigned are compliant with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guide), IAVAs (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), and local, HHQ, and DOD policies.  •    Manage system hardware, including routine maintenance and RMA/replacement of failed hardware; and provide virtual networking guidelines and standards.  •    Draft dia