Who are we?

Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.

We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

Top Reasons to Work at Independent Software:

Great people deserve even better benefits, from comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous leave time to discounts with all our vendors.
You are not just a job title. That's why we tip the work-life balance scale in your favor. It's not about being billable, it's about being valuable.
Whether you're working on-site or in our offices, your role at Independent Software is just as critical to our success as your coworker's.
We're constantly researching and implementing the latest technology, so you've always got the right tools at your disposal.
As we've grown, we've retained that small company feel. When we say we have an open-door policy, we actually mean it.
Independent Software is comprised of wonderfully generous folks. We believe in supporting the causes our employees care about. Bring us an opportunity to help and we'll listen.
Teamwork got us where we are today. Our collaborative environment allows you to maximize your true potential.
The work we do is exciting, critical stuff. No matter your role at Independent Software, you're helping us keep the nation safe and secure.
We have a history of great achievement, and, with each year, our company gets even bigger and better. As we grow, so does the opportunity for our employees.
We host a variety of fun employee and family events throughout the year to say thanks for all that you do to make Independent Software a technology leader as well as a phenomenal place to work.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Your retirement plan is an important benefit you shouldn’t overlook. We offer a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust that offers a powerful way to enhance your long-term financial well-being by investing in yourself. We offer immediate eligibility and company matching.
A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Virtualization System Engineer, Level 2

Columbia, MD

Full Time

Systems Engineering

Experienced

What you will be doing!

Independent Software is hiring a Virtualization System Engineer, Level 2.

Requirements:

Extensive experience in VMware & Windows administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, migration
Excellent Working Knowledge on ESX servers from command line
Monitoring and Performance analysis on ESX Servers and VMs, Patching of ESX severs and VMs with VMware Update manager.
Ability to work with VSPHERE / VMware Consolidated Backup / Virtual machine backups. Backup and restore of VMWare servers and virtual sessions.
Experience in the Installation, configuration, and administration of components in large VMware environment around best practice to vCenter, VMware update manager, vCenter Operation manager, vCenter site recovery manager.
Experience with server consolidation/virtualization for HW reduction and site migration via P2V, V2V. Upgrading experience in Esxi hosts and VM guests using update manager
Excellent analytical skills, identify issues / gaps and recommend solutions
Audit the environment and provide recommendations in technology and process areas for Ops improvement
Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
Deal with hardware & software whenever required & resolve issues by minimizing downtimes
Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects
Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management
Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
Conducts regular hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions
Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation.
Responds to system alerts and engages in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Collaborates with vendors on product capabilities and improvements needed to meet customer requirements
Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures Higher level Installs and monitors security auditing software and remediates defects based on customer security policies
Must be willing to support after hour activities.

Education and Experience:

Fourteen (14) years of experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Certifications:

Must have a Security+ certification

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

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