Virtualization Engineer

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