Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI - Reston/McLean, VA

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a mission-critical customer in the Reston/McLean, VA area. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and a deep technical background in VMware technologies, including VCF full stack, vSphere, and vCenter. As a senior-level expert, the selected candidate will work directly under the direction of the customer, engaging in advanced infrastructure operations and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support to the customer and system integrators
• Attend customer planning and technical meetings to provide subject matter expertise
• Perform knowledge transfers and mentor team members as requested
• Apply and manage security and performance patches for all relevant products, including vSphere and ARIA suite
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Field Support group as needed
• Deliver effective troubleshooting support during outages and performance incidents
• Maintain and update JIRA and Confluence pages with project status and documentation
• Ensure high availability and performance of virtualization platforms through proactive management
• Understand and support deployment and operation of vSphere, vCenter, VCF, NSX, and the ARIA Suite

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly (Required)
• Extensive experience with VCF full stack, vSphere, and vCenter
• Working knowledge of NSX and VMware ARIA Suite (formerly vRealize Suite)
• Strong understanding of enterprise virtualization infrastructure and operations
• Experience with patch management, incident response, and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for tracking and documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and integrate with multiple support teams

Preferred Skills

• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or higher)
• Experience in highly secure environments
• Familiarity with DoD or IC agency standards and processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Vision plan and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
• TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan available
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance with premiums covered
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost
• Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
• Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment