Job Title: Virtualization Engineer
Location: Springfield, VA
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with the
ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
Job Description:
Core Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm (eastern standard time)
Responsibilities:
- Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute
systems
- Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but
not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring,
troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best
security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment.
- Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment
components: vSphere, VMware Aria Automation (vRA) VMware Aria Operations
(vROPs), ESXi, NSX/NSX-T.
- Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization
environment.
- Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security
standards.
- Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware
virtualization environment.
- Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the
virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S
systems.
- Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for
technical support and assistance.
- Support off-hours maintenance activities.
- Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization
hosts.
- Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure.
- Maintain current industry knowledge of development concept, practices
and procedures
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the ITEMS UDS baseline
capabilities, design and objectives.
- Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
- Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
- Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user
requirements.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.
- Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
- Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working
parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
- Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems
engineers and may have supervisory responsibility.
- May serve as a technical team or task lead.
- Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure
client needs are met.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS
- 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
- Candidate should have current VMware and/or Cisco UCS experience in
their current job or within the last 2 years.
- Professional certification in one or more relevant technologies. VMware
and/or UCS certification preferred, but not required
Skills and Abilities:
- VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and
remote site activities.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing VMware Aria Operations
and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing
policies and custom dashboards.
- Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and
techniques.
- Knowledge of the current industry hardware, software, and equipment.
- VMware ESX 6.7/7.0/8.0; VMware Aria Operations 8.X; VMware
Aria Automation 8.X; VMware NSX/NSX-T
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Unix/Linux familiarity
- Windows 10/11
- TCP/IP, DNS, Local Area Networking, AD, GPO
Desired Skills:
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure)
- Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
- VMware NSX/NSX-T
- Experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints for use
with VMware Aria Automation solution
- Service Now Experience a plus
- Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing)
- Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoD Customers
TS/SCI clearance required
Location: Customer Site
US Citizenship Required