VMware/Windows Systems Engineer

BRMi is seeking a VMware/Windows Systems Engineer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Support program. This role involves supporting mission-critical hosting and storage services in a complex enterprise environment for NIH's integrated hosting platform and biomedical research systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and enhance VMware vSphere 8/ESXi clusters and vCenter (Linked Mode) across B12 & Sterling; execute HA/DRS, capacity, and lifecycle management.
• Manage Cisco UCS B series blades (service profiles, firmware), SAN boot (iSCSI), and NetApp ONTAP (NFS datastores) in a FlexPod pattern; provision/decommission boot LUNs and datastores in partnership with the Storage team.
• Maintain the Cisco HyperFlex DMZ platform; ensure support coverage, patching, and propose a migration path to supported alternatives.
• Drive security and compliance: apply VMware advisories quickly; manage vROps/Aria Operations and Log Insight; forward to Splunk; remediate Tenable/GPO findings with controlled rollouts and customer validation.
• Contribute to application-level HA architecture across sites (no infrastructure DR provided); collaborate with Network Services on load balancing and Cisco ISE requirements.
• Respond to ServiceNow incidents/requests; participate in xMatters on-call rotations; triage ScienceLogic alerts; adhere to SMO AIS/ASR authorization and billing processes; document changes and runbooks.
• Assist with vSphere upgrade/migration planning (vSphere 8 EOL next October); evaluate VCF 9 feasibility vs. hardware constraints and alternate strategies aligned to HHS/NIH direction.
• Assist with automation for routine workflows using PowerCLI/PowerShell (and/or Ansible/Python) given the retirement of Aria Automation.
• Support customer events (continuity tests, planned weekend upgrades) and provide excellent technical partnership across NIH customer teams.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams to support enterprise hosting services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be local to the Hybrid site in Bethesda, MD (no relocation candidates considered).
• Must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, Green Card EAD, or TN Visa holder.
• BS/BA in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience in enterprise VMware operations.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS B series, SAN boot, NetApp ONTAP (NFS/iSCSI); strong storage & compute integration skills.
• Experience with vROps/Aria Operations, Log Insight, Splunk, Tenable, and controlled GPO deployments.
• Proficiency with ServiceNow, xMatters, and ScienceLogic monitoring.
• PowerShell/PowerCLI automation; strong documentation/runbook skills.
• Strong Windows Server Administration experience.
• Ability to obtain NIH public trust.
• Knowledge of ITIL service management practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Educational Assistance.

Pay

$95,000–$110,000 per year.

This is a hybrid role based in Bethesda, MD, and is a W2 opportunity only. BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.