Virtualization Engineer/Administrator with Security Clearance

About the role

Highly skilled and experienced Senior Virtual/VMware Engineer to architect, implement, and manage our mission-critical virtualized environment leveraging VMware technologies. This role demands a proactive, results-oriented individual capable of engineering and deploying complex virtual infrastructures that align with diverse business needs while ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of our VMware environment, driving initiatives in proactive monitoring, performance tuning, security hardening, and automated patching. You will engineer robust disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including the implementation of a NetApp/Cohesity-based backup and recovery strategy. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of VMware products, strong scripting and automation skills, a background in storage integration, and a proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve critical system issues. Experience with Cisco UCS Hyperflex HX and Blade Servers is highly valued. This contract presents a unique opportunity to lead and mentor within a talented team, leverage expert-level virtualization skills, contribute to a critical infrastructure, and receive a competitive compensation package while achieving significant career advancement.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing complex virtualized environments utilizing VMware vSphere and related technologies
• Expert-level knowledge of VMware technologies
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Proven track record of resolving intricate technical challenges
• Expert-level skills in backup and recovery solutions, including Cohesity and Veeam
• Extensive experience with virtualized environments encompassing diverse Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service while supporting an enterprise Active Directory infrastructure
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M, fulfilling requirements of an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, including possession of Security+ certification
• Eligibility for and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience with Cisco UCS Hyperflex HX and Blade Servers (highly valued)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology or a related field preferred; equivalent technical certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, VCIX) or demonstrable experience will be considered