Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support NIWC PAC within a classified SWAN environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. You will be providing deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage systems.
This position is 100% onsiteSpecific duties include, but are not limited to the following:Virtualization Engineering
o Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi environments.
o Manage clusters, resource pools, distributed switches, and high availability configurations.
o Perform host lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades.
o Troubleshoot performance issues across compute, memory, and network virtualization layers.
o Design and maintain resilient virtualization architectures supporting classified workloads.
o Support VM provisioning automation and integration with DevSecOps workflows.
Storage Engineering- Engineer and administer Dell enterprise storage platforms (PowerStore, Unity, PowerMax, or equivalent).
- Configure and manage SAN/NAS environments.
- Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, replication, and snapshot strategies.
- Optimize storage performance and capacity planning.
- Ensure backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
- Troubleshoot storage connectivity and performance issues (iSCSI, FC, NFS, etc.)
Mission & DevSecOps Integration- Support containerized and traditional VM-based workloads.
- Migration from VMware to Xen experience preferred
- Integrate virtualization platforms into secure CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts.
- Support compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Collaborate with Windows, cloud, network, and security engineers to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure.
- Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.).
- Maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks.
Requirements
Clearance LevelSecret
CertificationsIAT II (one of the following)
CySA+
CompTIA Security+
CCNA - Security
GICSP
GSEC
SSCP
Required Qualifications:• 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with exposure to complex tasks.
Skills & Competencies:• Experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance).
• VMware vSphere / ESXi
• vCenter administration
• Xen
• Dell enterprise storage platforms
• Experience supporting DoD or classified environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and network layers.
Salary Description
160,000-170,000
