Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

The Systems Engineer will support a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Dahlgren, VA. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining VMware vSphere environments, administering and optimizing enterprise storage platforms, managing backup and disaster recovery solutions, and supporting infrastructure modernization and IT transition initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments
• Administer and optimize enterprise storage platforms, including NetApp and/or VAST Data
• Manage and maintain Rubrik backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Support infrastructure modernization and IT transition initiatives
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system designs, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure systems comply with security and accreditation requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in collaboration with support teams
• Develop system specifications, design documentation, test plans, technical reports, and related artifacts
• Support storage area network (SAN) operations, including LUN provisioning, zoning, snapshots, and virtualization technologies
• Assist with monitoring, logging, and operational visibility initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years of Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering experience
• Experience supporting VMware vSphere environments
• Experience with enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp or VAST Data
• Experience administering backup and disaster recovery platforms, preferably Rubrik
• Understanding of SAN technologies, storage provisioning, snapshots, and zoning
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs and SCAP
• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Splunk administration, monitoring, or log analysis
• Scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools
• Experience supporting DoD enterprise infrastructure environments

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program with a company match, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan. Additionally, we provide a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development opportunities include an on-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars. Certifications are discounted, and perks include associations like CompTIA and IIBA. For more information, visit our Welcome Packet or contact our Benefits Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.